Identity Theft means that someone steals personal information such as a personal bank account or Social Security number and then poses as that person. This has become a growing problem, and we work very hard at protecting these numbers for you.

Listed below are some precautions that you can take as well:

1. Do not give out personal financial information, especially your Social Security number, on the phone unless you initiated the call and know to whom you are talking.
2. Report lost or stolen checks and credit cards immediately.
3. Review new deliveries of checks and credit cards immediately.
4. Store new and cancelled checks in a safe place.
5. Do not give out your ATM Personal Identification Number, (PIN), to anyone.
6. Make sure you properly dispose of financial information including financial solicitations that arrive in the mail by shredding or tearing them up.
7. Study your bills carefully and question any suspicious charges immediately.
8. Periodically check you credit report. Several firms are available to perform this service for a nominal fee. You may telephone Equifax at 1-800-658-1111 for further information.

Together we can help stop identity theft and account fraud before they happen!

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