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Security & Fraud
5 Social Media Scams And How To Avoid Them
With the ability to reconnect with old friends, network, find new hobbies, share a laugh, join a movement, promote products and services, and more, it is no wonder why social
3 Reasons to Monitor Your Credit Report and How Vantage West Can Help
Go Phish: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams
13 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Fraud During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Unemployment Benefit and Other Scams to Protect Yourself Against During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tax Season is Here: 5 Scams to Avoid
Tax season is underway and fraudsters are attempting to con the unsuspecting. To protect your data, identity, and money, please be aware of the following scams. Identity Theft Tax Refund
Has Your Account Been Compromised?
If your device, account, or personal information may have been compromised we are here to help!
Start with these simple steps:
- Change your online credentials, including your username and password, immediately.
This can be done in the Settings > Security section of online and mobile banking
- Contact us immediately at 800.888.7882
Describe the situation to us so that we can help find a solution
- Have your computer/mobile device scanned for malware
If you have questions on the legitimacy of an email or text message, please contact us:
Report Fraud
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Alerts
Information, resources, and tools to help you succeed.
Spoofing Calls
Be aware of fraudulent calls. Vantage West will never ask for your PIN, card information including the three-digit code, or online banking password.
SMS Phishing
URGENT ALERT: Two malicious domains, van-tagewest.org and vantageewest.org, have been attempting to contact members via SMS text. Do not enter your credentials on these malicious sites and call 800-888-7882 with
Cybersecurity
Information, resources, and tools to help you succeed.
Data Security Basics: 10 Easy Steps for Digital Self Defense
We race through today’s world leaving a trail of data behind us, from information about which cat videos we’ve enjoyed to personally identifiable information that cyber criminals can use to
Staying Safe While Shopping Online
Online shopping has revolutionized the way that we search for, buy, and sell products and services. You can now go grocery shopping without ever getting up off of the couch.