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Protect yourself from the latest bank phone call scam

Beware of the latest bank phone call scam, which involves scammers impersonating bank call centers and fraud departments. These scammers will try to trick you into telling them your personal data so that they can hack into your accounts.

Popular Bank Brooklyn Fifth Avenue location is now a BDD branch

The branch will increase community lending and financial education initiatives to foster economic empowerment and financial inclusion. Popular Bank announced the Banking Development District (BDD) designation from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) for the bank’s Brooklyn Fifth Avenue Branch located in Sunset Park at 4502 Fifth Avenue,

Popular Foundation supports Bottomless Closet, an NYC non-profit

A New York City organization that empowers women to succeed professionally Established in 1999, Bottomless Closet is one of the organizations that Popular Foundation supports through employee contribution-based grants. The organization’s goal is to support women as they enter or return to the workforce.

New condo safety laws: Three things community associations should consider

Recently, Florida passed SB 4-D, a new safety regulation for condominium and cooperative association buildings. The new condo safety laws center around inspection requirements, mandatory reserves, and more transparency for unit owners and prospective unit owners on information regarding the condition of the buildings.

How to create a holiday shopping budget

Holiday shoppers may be looking at pricier gifts this season with inflation remaining high. You can take steps to alleviate the financial toll of the holiday season by making a holiday shopping budget. According to recent data from Deloitte,

Don’t become a victim of ACH fraud – here’s how

ACH transactions are electronic payments or money transfers over the automated clearing house (ACH) network. The ACH network can be used to process transactions such as direct debits, direct deposits, direct payments, electronic checks, and electronic funds transfers.

4 ways to manage an unauthorized debit card transaction

An unauthorized debit card transaction can be an early signal that you’re the victim of debit card fraud. In 2021, The Federal Trade Commission reported nearly 69,000 cases of consumer-reported debit card fraud in the U.S.

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Bertha Rozier of Popular Bank

Bertha Rozier of Popular Bank: “The way I look and speak is unapologetically me” Bertha Rozier joined Popular Bank in early 2022 as head of U.S. Transformation and Retail Banking. As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight,

What is an unsecured personal loan?

Do you feel like you’re being crushed under the weight of credit card debt, high-interest loans, or a major financial emergency? An unsecured personal loan1 might help you. An unsecured personal loan allows you to borrow money without pledging an asset (e.g.,

Good news, we’re making changes to our overdrafts

At Popular Bank, we want you to focus on the things that matter to you. That’s why we’re making changes as it relates to overdrafts. These changes will go into effect starting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. What is an overdraft?

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Protect yourself from the latest bank phone call scam

Popular Bank Brooklyn Fifth Avenue location is now a BDD branch

Popular Foundation supports Bottomless Closet, an NYC non-profit

New condo safety laws: Three things community associations should consider

How to create a holiday shopping budget

Don’t become a victim of ACH fraud – here’s how

4 ways to manage an unauthorized debit card transaction

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Bertha Rozier of Popular Bank

What is an unsecured personal loan?

Good news, we’re making changes to our overdrafts

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