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Cybersecurity Tips: Use Caution with Email AttachmentsWhy can email attachments be dangerous? Some characteristics that make email attachments convenient and popular also make them a common tool for attackers • Email is easily circulated – Forwarding email is so simple that viruses can quickly infect many machines. Most viruses do not even require users to forward the email—they scan a users’ mailbox for email addresses and automatically send the infected message to all of the addresses they find. Attackers take advantage of the reality that most users will automatically trust and open a message that comes from someone they know. |
Notifi
The best defense against account fraud is knowing when fraudulent activity takes place. Our Notifi system provides stronger security by delivering real-time account alerts. Receive alerts via online banking, text, email and push notifications. Notifi helps you manage your account by monitoring your account balances and activity, get deposit and withdraw notifications, control security alerts and more. For detailed instructions on how to set-up Notifi for your accounts, please view the video below. If you have any questions, please contact one of our experienced Bankers at (847) 432-7800. |
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Identity Theft Protection | Personal & Business |
Protect Yourself from ID TheftIdentity thieves exploit the personal information and identities of millions of Americans every year. Compromised personal and sensitive information can be used to commit fraud or other crimes that can cost you time, money and potentially destroy your credit. First Bank is committed to protecting the security of your personal and sensitive information. |
Stop Scammers From Stealing Your Social Security BenefitsBetween February 2013 and February 2016, there were more than 58,000 allegations of fraud related to "My Social Security" accounts. That’s a small fraction of the 34 million people who use the website, but still a substantial number of incidents |
Tax Scams and Protection TipsWith the holiday season now over, and millions of Americans getting their finances in order for their tax obligations, financial fraudsters are lying in wait and looking for an opportunity to commit tax fraud. Identifying and learning how to protect yourself from tax fraud requires one to be diligent and properly educated on the various tax scams. Below are examples of tax scams that have been trending the last few years and various ways to protect yourself. |
CEO and Business Email Compromise (BEC) Fraud AwarenessIdentity thieves exploit the personal information and identities of millions of Americans every year. Compromised personal and sensitive information can be used to commit fraud or other crimes that can cost you time, money and potentially destroy your credit. First Bank is committed to protecting the security of your personal and sensitive information. |
If you are a victim of identity theft, please use the following resources:Credit Reporting Companies
Federal Trade Commission
Social Security Administration SOCIALSECURITY.GOV type “Fraud” in the search box 1(800) 269-0271 Opt Out Opt out of pre-screened offers of credit or insurance: OPTOUTPRESCREEN.COM or 1(888) 567-8688 US Postal Service Mail theft or identity theft issues – 1(800) 275-8777 or 1(877) 876-2455 |