Some simple steps to help protect your financial information:

1. Check your statements as soon as they come in. Use Internet Banking or Bank By Phone to check activity as often as possible. If at any time you notice any discrepancies between your statements and your own records, please notify us immediately.
     
2. Never give out account numbers or other personal financial information,unless you can validate the authenticity of the requestor.
     
3. Always shred personal and financial information before discarding it.
     

4. Every year, review your credit report. You are entitled to a free credit report annually. To obtain your free credit report, contact one of the three main credit bureaus:
        

   • Equifax®
     Phone: 800-525-6285
       www.equifax.com   

   • Experian®
     Phone: 888-397-3742
       www.experian.com

   • TransUnion®
     Phone: 800-680-7289
       www.transunion.com

You can also visit the following links for more information on how to protect your identity:
 
 
 Your National Resource about Identity Theft 

Don't Be an On-line Victim: How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams
 

If you have any questions regarding the security of your financial information, please contact us at (609) 263-4102