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Virginia Bankers Offer Six Ways to Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
As we near Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, shoppers should exercise caution while making purchases this holiday season.
“While millions of credit and debit card transactions are conducted safely every day, it’s important that consumers are aware of the potential for holiday scams,” said Bruce Whitehurst, president and CEO of the Virginia Bankers Association.
Virginia bankers offer the following tips to help consumers keep their information safe whether shopping in the store or online:
Virginia Bankers Recognize National Family Caregiver Month with Tips for Financial Caregivers
In recognition of National Family Caregiver Month in November, Virginia bankers are helping financial caregivers better understand and execute their roles. The Caregiver Action Network (the National Family Caregivers Association) began promoting national recognition of family caregivers in 1994. Nearly 44 million Americans are providing care to an individual suffering from illness, disability, limited mobility or age. A financial caregiver is a person who helps a senior manage his or her financial life. The relationship evolves as the needs change.
Virginia Bankers Provide Tips for Banking Online Safely and Being More Cybersecure
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cyber-attacks are becoming more and more sophisticated and common. According to the 2017 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report, 143 million U.S. consumers were victims of cybercrime – more than half of the country’s adult online population – with losses totaling nearly $19.5 billion. In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the Virginia banking industry is highlighting tips and information to help consumers protect themselves from such cyber-attacks.
Sixty-Two Graduate from the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management
Congratulations to the Class of 2019
Sixty-two Virginia bankers graduated on August 2, 2019 from the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The three-year school is sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association in cooperation with the Darden School of Business at the University.
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