Online Security and Fraud Prevention
Online Baking is a convenient and secure way to manage your accounts, however it is important to safeguard your personal information. Below are tips and general guidelines to keep your information safe.
Facts about Identity Fraud
- Identity theft ranks first on the list of Consumer Complaint
- On the average, fraud happens every 2 seconds
- Nearly 60 million consumers have been affected by identity theft
- It is the fastest growing crime in the United States
Helpful tips to avoid being a victim of Identity Fraud
- Secure your Social Security Number
- Pay attention to billing cycles
- Use the security features on your mobile phone
- Review your credit card and bank account statements
- Review your credit reports once a year
- Create complex passwords avoiding common phrases, names and dates
- Never share your personal information
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