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Hey, nice profile pic! Here’s why scammers want to paint it.

Don’t believe them – it’s a scam. They don’t really want to paint your profile picture, and they don’t plan on paying you. In fact, you’ll end up paying them. Here’s how the scam works.

How to Avoid Scams Over the Holidays

How do you avoid scams over the holidays? Southern Bank can help you learn the red flags of scams, the best ways to protect yourself from scams, and how to respond if you fall victim to a scam.

Protect Your Business from Scams Over the Holidays

How can you protect your business from scams during the holidays? Southern Bank has advice on how to recognize the red flags of a scam, protecting your business from scams, and how to respond if your business is scammed.

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Watch out for ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams

What are ‘Phantom Hacker’ scams and how can you avoid them? Southern Bank is here to show you what these scams look like and what to do to protect yourself.

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Send yourself Money? That’s a Big Red Flag

Scammers are always creating new ways to steal your money. One of the recent scams utilizing peer-to-peer payment services is what’s known as the 'Pay Yourself Scam.'

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Scam Alert: New Drinik Android Trojan

Find out about a scam targeting Android users and how you can best protect your information from being stolen.

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Mortgage Scams: How to spot the red flags

So, you’ve received a postcard in the mail that says there’s an “important matter” concerning your mortgage that requires your immediate response...

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11 Tips for Summer Trips

Vacations are that much needed time away full of relaxation and enjoyment with friends, family, or maybe even just yourself.

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9 Tips for Avoiding Fraud

Fraud can be devastating to someone’s financial situation or credit history and, unfortunately, it’s become a common occurrence.

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Holiday Shopping Tips

Whether you’re shopping in-store or online this holiday season, follow these tips to keep your information safe.

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Staying Secured When You Go Mobile

Smartphones, tablets and laptops have become part of our daily life. We are a society of constant connection. Whether through email ...

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Seasonal Fraud: Protect Yourself This Holiday

While identity theft and fraud happen year-round, incidents often spike during the winter holiday season. Educate yourself on the ...

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Protecting yourself from debit and credit card fraud

Because it is so important, you should do all you can to protect your financial reputation, just as you would your personal reputation ...

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Is Southern Bank's Mobile App Safe?

Every year, millions of dollars are stolen through identity theft and other forms of fraud in the United States. This begs the question...

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Protecting Yourself on Social Media

Facebook® and Twitter® may be the new means of communication for the 21st century, but these new technologies are inherently more dangerous ...