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One of the fastest growing crimes in America today is identity theft. Victims of identity theft can spend thousands of dollars and years of working with credit agencies to repair the damage that has been done. That is why we at First Neighbor Bank strive to keep our Neighbors updated with the latest information about identity theft, financial scams, and frauds. You should always be on guard when dealing with your personal and financial information. The best way to protect yourself against these threats is to be aware of how these thieves work. Below is some information we hope you find useful.
Did You Know... If you open a Good Neighbor Checking Account with us, you may enroll in the Identity Watch® program at no extra cost!
Scams and Frauds Phishing - Thieves will use false e-mail to obtain your personal information. Read more.
Nigerian 419 Schemes - An e-mail scam involving a business transaction that promises to make you rich. Read more.
Online Auction Scams - This scam starts with what seems to be a legitimate auction transaction but is anything but that. If you use online auction services, read more.
Credit Card Scams - Credit cards are a huge target for scammers. Read more about one of the more recent scams.
Phone Scams - Not all scams are high tech. Thieves will still try old fashioned ways to get your information. Read more.
CareerBuilder.com Scam - A new scam that targets job hunters. Read more.
General Tips on Protecting Your Identity Scammers do not want to work hard to get your personal information. These tips will help make your information more secure and help deter would be thieves. Read more.
Resources to Keep You Safe AnnualCreditReport.com Website
This website will allow you to get your free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting agencies.
You may also call 1-877-FACTACT to receive your reports.
OptOutPrescreen.com Website This website will allow you to opt out of receiving pre-approved credit card and insurance offers. This will give mail thieves less of a chance of falsely acquiring credit in your name.
You may also call 1-888-567-8688.
Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Website Any suspicious contacts may be reported at this website.
You may also call 1-877-IDTHEFT.
