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How We Became Lake Ridge Bank

We knew right from the start that one of the most important decisions we would need to make was what to name our new bank.

Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting September 21st, thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know.

This article addresses risks associated with thieves attempting to obtain your personal information, and steps you can take to stop them.

Every parent's primary concern is the safety and well-being of their child. These tips can help to keep kids out of digital danger.

Opening a store credit card in someone’s name without their permission is fraud. Here's how you can prevent fraud at the cash register.

Fraud is everywhere, and debit cards are prime targets for unsavory characters seeking to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. Protect yourself today.

Between April 2013 & December 2017, financial institutions reported $6 billion in attempts to steal or actual losses of older adults’ funds.

Cyber criminals are increasingly turning their focus to human resources and payroll functions.

As your community bank, it’s our responsibility to give you the tools to help you defend yourself against those who would bilk you of your money.

Although the number of checks presented for payment is decreasing every year, the losses from check fraud, unfortunately, are rising nationwide.

Fraudsters are always trying to take advantage of our trusting nature. Read more about the Tech Support Scam and how to protect yourself.

The Capital One breach affected approximately 100 million individuals in the U.S. and approximately 6 million in Canada.

While many debt collectors are legitimate, there are also scammers who may try to get you to pay on debts that you don’t owe or that don’t even exist.

The holiday season is a good time to remember that fraud never takes a vacation. Here's how you can remain vigilant to avoid becoming a victim.