Cyber Security
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 […]
Mail Theft Related to Check Fraud
March 15, 2023
Mail theft-related check fraud generally pertains to the fraudulent negotiation of checks stolen from the U.S. Mail. Fraud, including check […]
Common Tax Scams
February 28, 2023
People lose money and personal information every year because of tax scams. First Western Trust encourages clients to be vigilant […]