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Protect Yourself From Fraud
- Never click on the link provided in an email you think is fraudulent. In addition to stealing your information, the link may contain a virus that can contaminate your computer.
- If you are unsure whether a contact is legitimate, go to the company’s website by typing in the site address or using a page you have previously book marked, instead of using a link provided by the email.
- Report all suspicious activity on all your accounts to Pulaski Bank immediately.
- Be suspicious of any phone calls in the middle of the night claiming fraud or attempted fraud on your account asking to verify account information.
- Question any and all checks and requests sent to you and asking for money to be wired in return.
- Protect your personal information, account numbers, User ID & password, card numbers and PINs. Use caution when providing this information to persons/entities over the Internet.
- Install and update anti-virus software regularly. To learn more about computer security visit the FTC's Information Security web site.
- Make sure your computer is updated with the most recent patches and security updates.
- Never send personal or account information using your personal email.
- Immediately delete any emails from an unknown source prior to opening it. If you do open a suspicious email, never click on a link or attachment provided in the email.
- Be cautious of emails that warn you that your account may be at risk, fraudulent activity or charges exist on your account or convey a sense of urgency. These often include details of the suspicious activity requesting you respond to the email or ‘click here’ to visit their site to update your information.
- Prior to sending confidential information or financial transactions through a Web site, look for the lock icon on your status bar in the lower right corner. This signifies information is secure during transmission. By double clicking the padlock, you can view the security certificate. Also, look for the ‘s’ in the ”https” of the URL in your Web browser when engaging in financial transactions. This indicates scrambling or encryption of the communication.
- Keep your password confidential. Change passwords regularly using a combination of numbers, letters and special characters. Avoid using obvious passwords like mother’s maiden name, children or pet names, Social Security Number or date of birth.
- Be careful when using a computer in a public area where someone could watch you enter your User ID and password.
- Review your account statements promptly and report any discrepancies or suspicious transactions immediately.
- Install anti-spyware on your computer to help prevent your personal and account information from being collected without your knowledge.
- Clean the hard drive of a computer before disposing of it.
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