Your Safety is Our Priority!
In today’s world, understanding how to protect yourself from scammers is essential. Explore our Safety First blog posts to learn more about the diverse tactics scammers use and effective ways to safeguard against fraud.
Stay Safe Against the Bad Guys
Stay informed about the latest scamming methods and discover the steps you can take now to protect your personal information.
- Misleading Mail
We often hear about email and phone scams, but what about traditional mail scams? Mail fraud remains a serious crime and is a common tactic used by scammers today. - Selfie Spoofing
As technology evolves, so do the tactics fraudsters use to scam potential victims. One of the latest scams gaining traction is “selfie spoofing.” - Grandparent Financial Scam
Learn more about Grandparent Scams and the red flags to look out for, plus tips to keep yourself safe. - How to Avoid a Scam
Recognize the warning signs of a scam and the ways to avoid being scammed before it is too late. - What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
Enhance the security of your accounts with Multi-Factor Authentication. Follow our step-by-step instructions to set it up for both online and mobile banking today! - What is Phishing?
Learn more about phishing, including the most prevalent tactics used by scammers. - Gift Card Scams
Discover the inner workings behind a gift card scam, including how they work and what to do if you have been a victim of a gift card scam. - Protect Yourself Against Fraud
Explore a few effective strategies you can make to better protect yourself against fraud. - Romance Scams
Learn more about safeguarding both your heart and your bank account from romance scams.
REMEMBER: Your security is our priority!
First New York will never call or text to ask for your member number, social security number, or any other sensitive personal information.
If you receive a call, email, or text message requesting sensitive information, ignore the request and call our Contact Center (518)-393-1326 opt 2 to report the incident.