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Protecting Yourself and Your Business from Wire Fraud

Whether it’s someone you like or just a fun friend to chat with, online friendships can feel really special. After spending months—or even years—talking through apps like Facebook or WhatsApp, you may feel super comfortable with them. In fact, sometimes the connection can feel even stronger than with people you [...]

Beware of Toll Text Scams: What You Need to Know

Across the country, state transportation agencies are warning drivers about a new wave of text mesage scams. These fradulent messages claim to be from toll payment services and falsely alert recipients about unpaid tolls or outstanding account balances. Often, the message will threaten account suspension if payment isn't made right away.

What makes these scams especially tricky is how [...]

Travel Smart. Stay Protected with CNext.

Summer is upon us, and your travel plans are calling! Whether you're road-tripping or jetting off abroad, CNext is here to keep your finances safe and your debit card secure.

Here are 5 essential summer travel tips from CNext:

• Set a Travel Notice Before You Go

It's a smart move to contact Century Next Bank before you take that vacation [...]

Avoiding Loan Scams: Tips to Protect Yourself

Most of us need a little more cash every so often, whether for a large purchase, such as a home or car, or for unexpected expenses, like car or home repairs. With so many lenders available and hoping to gain your business, navigating through which finance companies are real and those that are fake can be the difference between obtaining the funds you need, or being scammed out of your [...]

Elder Financial Exploitation: What You Need to Know

At Century Next Bank, we care deeply about the safety and well-being of our valued customers. Scams against seniors – a form of elder financial exploitation – is a growing concern, with scammers employing various deceptive tactics to take advantage of seniors. Below, we’ve outlined key forms of exploitation and tips to help protect yourself and your loved [...]

Don't get spoofed this spooky season...

“Do not share this code with anyone.”

Have you received this text or email message before? Chances are, if you’ve attempted to log into an online account, change your email address, or set up a new phone app, you received one of these messages with a verification code that is typically a six-digit number. Companies use this process to help verify your identity and [...]