ID Theft Protection

Identity theft is any crime that involves someone wrongfully obtaining and using another person’s personal data in a fraudulent manner, usually to steal money, open new credit cards, apply for loans, rent apartments and commit other crimes—all using your identity. The identities of roughly nine million Americans are stolen each year. Below are resources and information to help educate clients to see the signs before it happens. Also, you can enroll in Deluxe ID Theft and Fraud Protection Plan as an extra layer of protection. If you do become a victim of identity left, please use this contact list to report.

Tax Time is Show Time for Scammers

Fraudsters take advantage of you this time of year to try to steal your money or private information by pretending to be IRS agents or state tax department representatives.

The IRS wants you to know -

• they will first mail you a bill about taxes owed before making any phone call
• they will give you the opportunity to question any taxes it says you owe
• they will never call to demand immediate payment
• they will never ask for credit or debit card numbers over the telephone
• they will never threaten to have you arrested for not paying
• they won’t require a specific payment method, such as a prepaid debit card or wire transfer

Don’t let tax scams trick you into losing your money - or your sensitive information.

AARP BankSafe Trained Seal

First Bank is thrilled to announce that we are one of the banks that AARP has recognized with the BankSafe Trained Seal for the steps we have taken to help stop financial exploitation. Click here to learn more.

Card Fraud Text Alerts

Card Fraud Text Alerts will notify you immediately if a suspicious transaction is detected on your debit card by sending a text to your cell phone. This allows you to instantly and easily review transactions that may be fraudulent and help protect your account. Click here to read how it works!

What You Need To Know About Romance Scams

Millions of people turn to online dating apps or social networking sites to meet someone. But instead of finding romance, many find a scammer trying to trick them into sending money. Read about the stories romance scammers make up and learn the #1 tip for avoiding a romance scam.