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Cybersecurity risks have grown just as rapidly as technology has and online scam artists are always finding new ways to lower a system’s defenses.

Explore business financing options designed for Oklahoma small businesses. From expansion to cash flow needs, find the right loan to help your business grow with confidence.

Vision Bank has been made aware of a phone scam circulating in our area. Scammers are calling customers while posing as the bank. 

Dive into the concept of interest with Vision Bank. Learn how it impacts savings, loans, and the magic of compound interest.

Every day, thousands of people fall for fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be a bank. These are commonly referred to as phishing scams and victims can lose hundreds, even thousands of dollars.

Peer-to-peer payment (P2P) scams are on the rise, along with many other types of fraud. Keep reading to gain valuable information on mobile payment fraud prevention to teach you how to avoid P2P scams and conduct all your transactions as safely as possible.

Check fraud might sound like a thing of the past, but it remains a very real, and growing threat to individuals and businesses. At Vision Bank, we believe that knowledge is one of the best defenses against check fraud, which is why we want to help you identify some of the warning signs and what you can do to remain safe.

Explore IRAs with Vision Bank. Understand Roth vs. Traditional IRAs, contribution limits, and plan for retirement.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we are offering examples of common scams against the elderly and advice on how to protect seniors from scams and financial abuse.

Peer-to-peer payment (P2P) scams are on the rise, along with many other types of fraud. Keep reading to gain valuable information on mobile payment fraud prevention to teach you how to avoid P2P scams and conduct all your transactions as safely as possible.

The tight housing market is an open door for scammers to take advantage of those looking for a place to live. Vision Bank offers these rental and homebuyer scam prevention tips to help you remain safe and avoid getting taken.

Understand income and expenses with Vision Bank. Learn to manage finances, balance budgets, and secure a bright financial future.

Financing a new home is a big step. At Vision Bank, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to find your dream home. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, looking for something new, or are ready to refresh your current home, we can help you!

Funny word, serious threat. Smishing is a type of cyber-attack where scammers try to trick people into revealing sensitive information.

No matter how tech savvy you are, cybersecurity should be top of mind anytime you use the internet. If that sounds overwhelming, don’t stress. You don’t need to be an expert.

Online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it more important than ever to take proactive steps to protect your personal and financial information. In this article, you'll learn practical ways to strengthen your online security, including enabling multi factor authentication, updating privacy settings, using strong passwords or passphrases, keeping devices up to date and recognizing the warning signs of phishing attempts.

In the past, consumers could rely on certain tell-tale signs to warn them about a potential scam. For example, scammers with limited English skills were easy to spot because their messages often contained grammatical mistakes and misspelled words.

For most of us, the holidays are a time to think about giving and receiving gifts, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying the festivities of the season. But sadly, with the rise in shopping at this time of the year, the holidays also come with a rise in scams and crime that take advantage of people’s good nature.

Learn how to identify phishing scams, protect your sensitive info, and stay secure online with tips from Vision Bank, serving communities across Oklahoma.

Scammers use wire fraud as a way to trick individuals into giving away their money easily and quickly.