Tips for a Successful Staycation
If you need a little time to relax, but don’t happen to have the money or time it takes to plan a vacation, consider a staycation. Here are some tips to make the most of your time at home: Treat it like an actual vacation. Use your vacation days—this means…
Potential Fraud on the Rise – How to Protect Yourself
At Community Banks of Colorado, we take the protection of your financial well-being very seriously and have experts diligently monitoring for fraud activity. Nobody is safe from potential fraud, which makes everyone a possible victim. The losses can be quick and large, but we make it a priority to safeguard your accounts and…
Marketing Your Business on Social Media
The world of social media can seem overwhelming, especially for business owners who may be strapped for time or funds. However, social media can be made easy and fun. And it’s worth it. A social media presence expands awareness about your business and helps further relationships with clients. People will…
Phishing and Vishing is on the Rise – What you need to know!
Recently there has been an increase in phishing and vishing scams verifying data from the ‘dark web’ due to the Equifax data breach. Calls might try to trick you into giving personal information. Here are some tips for recognizing and preventing phone scams and imposter scams: Don’t give personal information. Don’t provide any personal or…
Identity Thieves are Great Impersonators. Don’t Get Fooled!
From sending emails that appear to be from companies you know and trust, requesting donations in light of the recent natural disasters (fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes), utilizing fear from the recent Equifax data breach to obtain personally identifiable information (i.e. credit card data, account information, etc.), to adding card-reading devices to ATMs,…