For Your Security
This page is dedicated to helping you safeguard your personal information and to providing you with important banking and other financial updates.
Be sure to check back often, as we post any recent information related to fraud and identity theft scams on this page. Our goal is to help you keep your personal and financial information safe and secure.
Security Links
Email Alert
If you get an email that looks like it’s from a bank, but that asks you to verify your personal account information, don't click! It may be a Phishing attempt. Phishing consists of fraudulent emails that look and sound as if they’re from your bank. They often require you to click on a link and then enter personal information that enables the scammer to access your account. Remember, we will never email you to verify your personal information.
Craigslist Rental Scam
Online scammers have been stealing info and photos from public property sale listings with local realtors. The scammers then set up fake posts, showing the property for rent rather than for sale, on Craigslist. The scam tricks unsuspecting users into sending large sums of money, supposedly to be used toward the property rental costs.
FDIC Email Fraud Alert
Fraudulent emails have been sent in the name of the FDIC. Don't click the links in the email!
Fake Check Scams
Don’t fall prey to fake checks-in-the-mail scams. Learn how to avoid becoming a victim at FakeChecks.org
Identity Theft
View this video to learn how to guard against Internet thieves and electronic scams.
FBI Fraud Alert
Beware of the lottery scam! Review this important list of questions to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
Jury Duty Scam
Before someone calls about your Jury Duty summons, and asks for your SSN, read this!
ATM Safety Tips
Use these precautions to protect your ATM card and yourself while using an ATM.
Grandparents Scam
Grandparents are the target of a recent scam. Callers have been posing as distressed teens who have been in an accident in Canada and need emergency money from Grandma or Grandpa to help them out. Don’t fall for this scam! Click here to learn more.
Test Your Knowledge: Protecting Your Identity
Take these fun and interactive quizzes to test your knowledge about identity theft scams.
Deter...Detect...Defend
Use these steps outlined by the Federal Trade Commission to protect yourself from Identity Theft.
Phishing
Learn how to avoid being lured into email scams.