Protecting Your Financial Security
Here’s how we protect you and how you can protect yourself:
What’s Trending?
Scams to be on the lookout for:
'Pay Yourself' Scam
A "Pay Yourself" scam is a type of fraud where scammers trick you into transferring money to their own accounts.
Learn MoreMFA
Fatigue
MFA fatigue, also referred to as "push bombing," occurs when the bad actors bombard users with continuous push notifications.
Learn MoreBusiness Email Compromise
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a sophisticated cyber threat that targets organizations through deceptive email communication.
Learn MoreStaying Safe Online
Here's what you need to be on the lookout for:
Guide to Lowering Your Risk of Experiencing a Cyberattack
Tips and guidance on spotting common online scams and common scammer tactics.
Learn MoreProtecting your Business from Business Email Compromise
Understanding the attack happens, knowing how to spot it, and training your employees to prevent one.
Learn MoreGuide to Keeping Children and Elderly Safe Online
Children and the elderly are among the most vulnerable groups. Learn how you can play a role in keeping them safe.
Learn MoreTips to Help you Protect Your Finances Online
Understand the four most common scams targeting online consumers.
Learn MoreHow You Can Protect Yourself
Easy ways you can boost your account security
RECOGNIZE PHISHING ATTEMPTS
Be cautious of unexpected emails, texts or calls asking for personal information or codes. Scammers often impersonate banks or other trusted entities. Verify the sender's authenticity before responding to any requests.
protect your personal information
NEVER share your bank account details, SSN, passwords, or one-time codes with anyone. Use strong and unique passwords for your online accounts and change them regularly.
monitor account activity
Regularly check your bank statements and account activity for any unauthorized transactions. Set up account alerts to receive notifications of any suspicious activity immediately.
secure your devices
Avoid using public WiFi for banking transactions and always log out of your accounts when done. Make sure your devices are protected with antivirus software and firewalls.
use two-factor authentication
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) for an added layer of security. This verification could be a text or a call, making it harder for scammers to access your accounts.
download trusteer
Download Trusteer Rapport. This will not only protect your online banking activity with CNB, but will also protect you from malicious attacks such as man-in-the-browser, DNS hijacking, and key loggers.
Learn more about Trusteer >
How You Can Protect Your Business
Ways to protect your business from falling victim to scammers
Train your employees in security principles
Educate your employees about common scam tactics and phishing schemes. Regular training sessions can help staff recognize suspicious emails, links, and request. Training can prevent potential breaches.
practice email security
The most common email scam is phishing. Phishing occurs when an employee clicks on an email or request coming from a scammer. Train your employees to recognize phishing signs.
Learn more about phishing techniques >
secure your wifi network
Ensure your workplace WiFi is secure, encrypted, and hidden. Always password protect access to the router. Make sure employees are using secure WiFi networks when handling company data.
monitor and audit systems
Regularly monitor your business systems and networks for unusual activities. conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential breaches.
protect business data
Make sure all business data is encrypted and backed-up regularly. Use secure storage solutions and establish protocols for data access and sharing to prevent data breaches.
establish incident response plan
Create and maintain an incident response plan to address potential security breaches promptly. Make sure your team knows the steps to take in case of a scam attempt or data breach.
Webinars
Hear from specialists in the finance & cybersecurity industries
fighting financial fraud together
In this webinar, Sherine Ebadi, Managing Director at Kroll, and Howard Marcotte, Homeland Security Agent, who both specialize in fraud operations, guide you through how businesses can secure themselves against fraudulent activities by leveraging education and resources effectively.
Fighting Financial Fraud Together >
being cyber savvy
In this webinar, Brian Fricke, Chief Information Security Officer, and Robert Villanueva, Executive VP Global E-Crimes Cyber Intelligence, walk you through the current cybersecurity landscape and the scams you and your network need to be on the lookout for.
Being Cyber Savvy >
FRAUD MITIGATION SOLUTIONS & Practices
In this webinar, Cathy Rincon, Director of Treasury Management Sales, explains the emergent threat of fraud towards businesses and how the right tools can help you and your employees lower the risk of falling victim to fraudulent tactics and payments.
Fraud Mitigation Solutions & Practices (English) >
How We Protect Your Information
Ways we protect your accounts from scammers
DATA ENCRYPTION
We use encryption methods to safeguard your data when you sign-in to your online banking accounts and make transactions to ensure your information remains secure.
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION
We require multiple forms of verification such as passwords, OTPs (One-Time Passwords or codes) to access your accounts. This adds an extra layer of security, making it harder for scammers to gain access.
24/7 ACCOUNT MONITORING
We help safeguard your accounts and purchases by using fraud monitoring systems. These systems identify and monitor transactions in real-time, identifying and flagging suspicious activity.
TRANSACTION ALERTS
By opting in, you can receive instant alerts via SMS, email or in-app notifications for any account activity or transactions.
CLIENT AWARENESS
We are continuously providing information to our clients about latest scams and security practices. Your online safety and transactional safety are our priorities.
DEDICATED FRAUD TEAMS
We count on fraud and cybersecurity specialists to prioritize your data safety. This ensures you that our team is continuously working to protect your data and transactions.
How We Protect Your Business
Discover ways our services safeguard your business
ACH POSITIVE PAY 1
• Quick Detection and Prevention: Instantly set up debit filters for each vendor to monitor and review payment amounts, ensuring only authorized transactions are processed.
• Internal Control Support: Segregate duties for better administration and maintenance through our secure online platform.
• Flexible Notifications: Receive alerts for any unauthorized activity via email or SMS, ensuring you're always informed.
CHECK POSITIVE PAY 1
• Systematic Fraud Prevention: Review and verify checks presented on your account against those issued by you, identifying and reporting any discrepancies.
• Comprehensive Controls: Utilize advanced methods to identify exceptions and reduce exposure to fraud.
• Detailed Reporting: Access early-morning information on user-defined conditions and exceptions.
ACCOUNT BLOCKS & FILTERS 1
• Secure Segregation: Segregate accounts for specific purposes to improve reconciliation and secure funds.Unauthorized attempts to debit funds will be automatically blocked.
Interested to learn more about our Treasury Management Services?
Contact a CNB Specialist today.
1Positive Pay services are subject to approval and require a City National Bank of Florida business checking account. Use ofthe checking account may incur fees, please refer to the Disclosure and Schedule of Fees for Commercial Accounts foradditional information.
How to Report Fraud
Resources to report fraud
Report fraudulent or suspicious activity to CNB
If the activity is related to our financial institution, please contact us directly at 1-833-448-6500 available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET.
Think you've experienced identity theft?
The impact of identity theft and online crimes can be greatly reduced if you can catch it shortly
after your data is stolen or when the first use of your information is attempted.
Review your credit report
Contact one of the three consumer reporting companies and have a fraud alert placed on your credit report. This will help stop fraudsters from opening any additional accounts in your name. Contact only one of the following
(the others are required to contact the other two):
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; www.equifax.com(Opens in a new Window); P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742); www.experian.com(Opens in a new Window); P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013
TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com(Opens in a new Window); Fraud Victim Assistance Division, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790
Put an alert on your account
Report the fraudulent activity. If the activity is related to our financial institution (FI), please contact us directly. If it relates to another FI, please contact them directly.
Close any accounts that you know - or even think – might have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.
Report the transgression to a security spokesperson at the relevant company. Ask them about any additional steps – they’ll probably ask you to send relevant copies of the fraudulent activity.
Reach out to local law enforcement
Sharing your identity theft complaint with the FTC will help law enforcement officials track down identity thieves and stop them.
File your complaint with the FTC. Use the online complaint form; or call the FTC’s Identity Theft Hotline, toll-free: 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338); TTY: 1-866-653-4261; or write Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580.
Call or visit the local police or police in the community where the identity theft took place and file a report.
Have a copy of your FTC ID Theft complaint form available to give them. Obtain a copy of the police report and the police report number.