Author: Jason Wood

The middle of April might feel as though it’s ages away, but the tax deadline will soon be upon us—and so will the online scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the country experienced a 50% hike in reported identity theft crimes since 2015, including those related to someone filing a false tax return in a stolen name. To follow are some timely tips to prevent fraud during the coming months and throughout the year: Officials recommend doing your taxes as soon as possible. The Internal Revenue Service only accepts one return per Social Security number. If yours is in…

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Although protecting yourself against scams and identity theft is a never-ending proposition, the new year brings an opportunity to place a renewed emphasis on cybersecurity. To follow are some tips that can help: Check in for free at annualcreditreport.com and look for any suspicious activity. If you detect something, call us at 1-800-999-3961 or send an email to fraud@americafirst.com. And be sure to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Consistently check your accounts with free online & mobile banking. Don’t respond to phishing emails or telephone scams that seek your account & PIN or other financial information. Get…

Everyone knows it’s better to give than receive. But as a member of America First, you can do both! Skipping a loan payment* is only $25 & when you take advantage of this option during the holidays, we’ll contribute $5 to the America First Charitable Foundation that assists the less-fortunate. Then you’ll be free to go shopping, get caught up on your bills—anything you see fit. Plus, you'll be helping someone in need. To see if you qualify, log in to free online banking. *Terms and conditions apply. Not all loans are eligible. Ineligible loans include long-term mortgages, lines of credit…