Fraud and cyber attacks are an increasing risk for agricultural businesses. Use these resources below to better understand common threats, safeguard your operation, and respond quickly if an issue arises.

Fraud Types & Scams

• Avoiding a Tech Support Scam Video | FTC
• IRS Imposter Scams Video | FTC
• Hang Up on Phone Fraud Video | FTC
• Fraud: An Inside Look Video | FTC
• Consumer Fraud Scams on the Rise Podcast | CoBank
• Company Impersonation Scams Podcast | CoBank
• Internal Impersonation Scams Podcast | CoBank
• How to Avoid Social Engineering Scams Podcast | CoBank
• Social Engineering in Email Podcast | CoBank
• How Fraudsters Use Email to Trick Victims Podcast | CoBank
• Don't Fall Victim to Robocalls and Texts Podcast | CoBank
• Counterfeit Check Fraud Podcast | CoBank
• Altered Check Fraud Podcast | CoBank
• Check Fraud May be Old School, but It's Still a Major Risk Podcast | CoBank
• Protect Yourself from Counterfeit Check Fraud Podcast | CoBank
• Avoid Falling Victim to Fraudulent Payment Requests Podcast | CoBank

Cyber Threats

• Cybersecurity for Small Business Video | FTC
• Computer Security Tips Video | FTC
• Protect Your Computer from Malware Video | FTC
• Malware Podcast | CoBank
• Symptoms of Malware Podcast | CoBank
• Avoiding Malware Attacks Podcast | CoBank
• Cyber Account Takeover Podcast | CoBank

Prevention & Protection

• How to Stop Calls from Fake Numbers Video | FTC
• Tips and Tricks to Prevent Fraud Podcast | CoBank
• Resources and Best Practices to Find and Report Fraud Podcast | CoBank
• Payment Protection Podcast | CoBank
• Internal Controls Podcast | CoBank
• Preventing Internal Business Fraud Podcast | CoBank

If Fraud Happens

• How to Report Fraud or Scams Video | FTC
• Hacked Email: What to Do Video | FTC
• Hijacked Computer: What to Do Video | FTC
• Tips and Tricks to Prevent Fraud Podcast | CoBank
• The Consequences of Being a Fraud Victim Podcast | CoBank
• Dealing With a Fraud Incident Podcast | CoBank
   

Educational content provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Fraud Wise a podcast by CoBank. Both resources offer practical, real-world insights to help you identify risks, prevent fraud, and protect your agricultural business from evolving financial threats. Listen, watch, and share these resources with your team as a simple, effective way to strengthen fraud awareness and cybersecurity.