Fraud Prevention Resources
Keeping your account safe and secure is our highest priority. We have come up with a number of different resources to help us in our fight against fraud!
#BankNeverAskThat
First State Bank has teamed up with the American Bankers Association in a fight against fraud with the #BanksNeverAskThat anti-phishing campaign. Do you where boxers or briefs? Do you believe in Aliens? There are some things your bank would just never ask! Think you can spot a scam? Let's find out! Click here to learn more
There are a number of ways to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and identity theft. Below are some articles that explain how fraud and identity theft can happen and how to protect yourself.
- Recognize Fraud When You See It
- Fraud Prevention and Safety Tips
- Know Your Scams: phishing, vishing and smishing
Helpful Links
- How to Avoid a Scam
- How to Report and Recover from Identity Theft
- How to Protect Yourself from a Credit Card Skimmer
- Protect Your Small Biz Account from Corporate Account Takeover
Download these useful Resources
- Beware it's a Scam! (PDF)
- Scams and Your Small Business (PDF)
- Phone Scams (PDF)
- FTC Identity Theft Recovery Booklet (PDF)
- FDIC Consumer News; Fall 2021 (PDF)
- FDIC A Cybersecurity Guide for Business (PDF)
- FDIC A Cybersecurity Guide for Consumers (PDF)
Additional Fraud Resources and Tips
Debit Card Fraud Protection & Tips
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