RECENTLY OUR DEPARTMENT HAS SEEN A RISE IN FRAUD, SPECFICALLY INVOLVING CHECKS AND CREDIT CARDS.
WE WANTED TO PASS ALONG A FEW SIMPLE REMINDERS TO HELP PROTECT YOURSELF
WHEN POSSIBLE, AVOID MAILING CHECKS. USING SECURE ONLINE BANKING AND HAND DELIVERING PAYMENT IS THE BEST WAY TO MINIMIZE YOUR ACCOUNTS BEING COMPROMISED
USE A REPUTABLE CREDIT WATCH SERVICE
BE WARY OF UNSOLICITED CHECKS. VERIFY ALL CHECKS WITH SENDERS BEFORE DEPOISTING
WATCH YOUR ACCOUNTS FOR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
BLOCK SUSPICIOUS TEXTS, EMAILS AND PHONE CALLERS
(DON’T BUY GIFT CARDS AT THEIR REQUEST!)
ALWAYS SHRED UNNEEDED DOCUMENTS THAT INCLUDE PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
YOU SHOULD REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO US 508-473-1113