Cyber Security
March Madness and Cyber Attacks
March 19, 2024
March Madness is an exciting time that brings diehards and casual fans together for a common goal: filling in the […]
Tips on Protecting Yourself from Frauds and Scams
February 27, 2024
Millions fall prey to fraud and scams each year, typically initiated through deceptive emails, text messages, or phone calls posing […]
Cyber Security Awareness During Tax Season
January 18, 2024
Cyber security awareness is essential in our day-to-day on-line activities however this time of year, as tax season is about […]
Online Shopping Safety
November 15, 2023
Since Covid, in-person shopping has significantly transitioned into online shopping. The risk of online scams has risen steadily year over […]
Protecting Your Phone From Hackers & Spammers – Advice From The Federal Trade Commission
October 30, 2023
If you are like most people, your cell phone is the key to most of your sensitive information. It has […]
Reducing Your Risks with Checks
September 2, 2023
Many of our clients have chosen to use checks as little as possible, in fact some do not use them […]
Tax Scams
July 27, 2023
Every year, people lose both money and personal information to tax scams. At First Western Trust, we encourage clients to […]
What Is Vendor Email Compromise (VEC)?
June 8, 2023
A new cyber threat that impacts individuals and organizations has developed, with financial transactions completed on digital platforms or by […]
Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft
May 13, 2023
Identity (ID) theft is when someone uses your private information to commit fraud, typically for financial gain, without your permission. […]
Preventing Check Fraud
May 4, 2023
Check fraud is a rampant problem for financial institutions, businesses, and people that use checks. Checks often fall into the […]