Fraud Awareness Articles

What’s Your Fraud Risk?

Take a quick, interactive risk meter to see how scams, fraud, and identity theft may impact you — and get practical tips you can use immediately.


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These are educational self-assessments. If you believe you are being scammed right now, stop communicating and contact your financial institution immediately.

Universal Fraud Risk Meter Recommended

Best starting point if you’re not sure which meter to choose.

  • Measures everyday scam exposure and decision habits.
  • Helps you recognize pressure tactics before money is sent.
  • Great for anyone who wants a quick “fraud IQ” check.

Identity & Privacy Risk Meter

For protecting personal information, accounts, and online identity.

  • Measures privacy and information-sharing habits.
  • Highlights common identity theft “setup” mistakes.
  • Helpful if you’ve had a breach notice or suspicious contact.

Financial Literacy Risk Meter

For safer money habits and avoiding “too good to be true” offers.

  • Tests the decision points scammers exploit most.
  • Reinforces safe transfer, payment, and app habits.
  • Ideal if you use P2P apps, wires, or crypto.

Gen Z & Social Media Risk Meter

For students and anyone who spends a lot of time in apps and DMs.

  • Focuses on DMs, links, and “new friend” scams.
  • Encourages safer sharing and account habits.
  • Great for teens, college students, and young adults.

Seniors & Family Protection Risk Meter

For older adults and loved ones helping protect them from scams.

  • Targets scams commonly used against older adults.
  • Helps spot urgency, secrecy, and impersonation tactics.
  • Useful for caregivers and family members too.

Small Business Fraud Risk Meter

For owners and employees who handle invoices, vendors, or payments.

  • Designed for invoice scams and fake vendor requests.
  • Highlights weak spots in business payment workflows.
  • Perfect for owners, bookkeepers, and staff.