Spot Scams & Fight Fraud: Horror Stories to Avoid

Episode Summary: No matter how good you are at managing your money, a determined fraudster can easily take you back to square one. UBT’s Brittany Kumm shares real-life stories of scams she’s helped our customers work through while in our Customer Support Team and goes over tips on how to recognize and avoid scams. Then, in our Community Partner segment, Sgt. Steve Wiese of the Lincoln Police Department walks us through what to do if you are scammed and more.

Show Notes

0:34: Brittany Kumm, Union Bank & Trust. Brittany and Caitlin talk about scams our customers have seen, including job scams, relationship scams, puppy scams, and more. They also share tips on recognizing red flags. For questions about scams, contact UBT customer support.

32:25: Sgt. Steve Wiese, Lincoln Police Department. Sgt. Wiese shares how fraudsters use technology to scam people and what scams are growing in frequency. He and Caitlin also go over how to protect yourself from scams. If you have questions about scams or believe you are a victim of a scam, call the LPD nonemergency number at 402.441.6000.

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