FRAUD RESOURCES

From FINRA:

Customer account takeovers: what they are and how To Protect Yourself

“Brokerage firm customer account takeover incidents are on the rise, according to FINRA, which has seen a notable increase in this type of fraud. As this threat grows more sophisticated and frequent, understanding how these cybercrimes occur and taking proactive steps to secure your accounts has never been more important.“

From the Consumer Financial Protection bureau:

Consumer tools: fraud and scam basics

Losing money or property to scams and fraud can be devastating. Our resources can help you prevent, recognize, and report scams and fraud.

From Investor.gov:

Don’t get “-ished”

Tips to protect your investment and financial accounts from Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing scams. These security tips can help ensure that your investment, financial, or other personal accounts remain secure.

From FINRA:

How Well Can you Spot a scam?

“Scammers use sophisticated tactics to steal money and personal information. Knowing the warning signs to look for—and what to do next—can be your best defense. In this quiz, you’ll face real-world scenarios and decide how to respond.“

From the FBI:

Resources for victims of financial fraud

“The FBI’s Victim Services Division guides victims in navigating the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process with dignity and resilience. The program ensures that victims of crimes investigated by the Bureau get the opportunity to receive services and notification as required by federal law and the Attorney General Guidelines on Victim and Witness Assistance.“

From fightcybercrime.org:

Need Cybercrime help?

Arm yourself with the information you need to recognize, report and recover from cybercrime. FightCybercrime.org is your advocate and partner in protecting your online data and privacy.

From All Things Secured:

How to Use a password manager: Beginner’s guide for 2026

“Passwords aren’t easy to remember (at least good secure passwords aren’t!) and this is why we decide to make that jump over to password managers. Managing numerous online accounts and remembering all your passwords can be a daunting task. Password managers can securely store all your passwords, generate unique ones for each account, and simplify the retrieval process through a single master password.“

video:

password managers explained in under a minute

Ready to get started with your very own password manager? This quick video is a great start to get yours up and running.

From Stay Safe Online:

What is a password Manager?

“Most of us have reused the same password across multiple accounts at some point. It’s convenient but also very risky. If just one of those accounts is exposed in a data breach, that password can become a “skeleton key” to your email, bank account, social media, and more.  

“A password manager is the best way to stop reusing passwords and keep your collection safe. They are also very easy to use once you get started!”