Keeping your account secure from fraud is important to us, so watch out for:<\/p>
Depositing Checks from Unknown Sources:<\/strong> Fraudsters may ask you to deposit a check into your personal account and promise you can keep a portion of the money. These checks are often counterfeit and may be returned or sourced from illegal activity – you could lose money or even become unknowingly involved in a crime.<\/p> Requests for Account Info:<\/strong> Fraudsters may pose as a bank employee and ask for information which allows them to access your account \u2014 they may email, text, or call you.<\/p> Paying with Gift Cards:<\/strong> Fraudsters pretend to be someone they\u2019re not to convince you to pay with a gift card. Legitimate companies or government agencies would not make this request.<\/p> Requests for Donations:<\/strong> Fraudsters will appeal to your emotions by reaching out for your support of specific causes or charities. They will ask for donations or personal information to provide your money to fake charities which will instead go into their pockets and could put your account information at risk. <\/p> The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Advice website provides valuable information on the latest scams, and guidance to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.<\/em><\/p>