Protect Yourself from ID Theft

Identity 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.

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Identity Theft Protection | Personal & Business

Stop Scammers From Stealing Your Social Security Benefits

Between 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

Read the full AARP article.

Tax Scams and Protection Tips

With 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.

Learn More about avoiding Tax Scams.

CEO and Business Email Compromise (BEC) Fraud Awareness

Identity 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.

Learn more about Business Email Compromise.

Enroll in Deluxe ID Theft and Fraud Protection Plan

Please visit www.deluxeprovent.ezshield.com for more information on enrolling in this valuable service.

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.

If you are a victim of identity theft, please use the following resources:

Credit Reporting Companies

• Equifax – 1(800) 525-6285
• Experian – 1(800) 397-3742
• Transunion – 1(800) 680-7289
• Free annual credit report – ANNUALCREDITREPORT or 1(877) 322-8228

Federal Trade Commission

• Report identity theft: FTC.GOV/COMPLAINT or 1(877) 438-4338
• Identity theft info: WWW.FTC.GOV/IDTHEFT
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• Identity Protection Specialized Unit – 1(800) 908-4490
• Identity theft info: IRS.GOV/IDENTITYTHEFT

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