Fraud
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What consumers should do in case of a data breach
April 13, 2018
Many well-known companies have been victims of data breaches the past few years, in some cases with millions of consumers being affected. While you can’t stop a cybercriminal from targeting businesses, here are some “to-do” items in case your information is included in a data breach. What to do in case of a data breach If a company you frequent is hit with a data breach, do not overreact. It does not mean you are a victim of a cyberattack. It simply means that some of your information...
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How to practice safe mobile banking
April 5, 2018
Mobile banking is rising in popularity. According to a survey conducted by the American Bankers Association, about one-third of Americans have made deposits through mobile devices in the past year. Like with all technological advances, as more people adopt them, it becomes increasingly important to know how to protect yourself from online threats and utilize safe mobile banking. 9 questions to ask yourself when banking on a mobile device Is my account safe? One of the biggest advantages...
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Use Data Privacy Day as an excuse to ensure your data is protected
January 16, 2018
Categories: Financial Literacy, Fraud, Security
In today’s digital society, protecting data has become increasingly important – so much that there is a specific day set aside to commemorate how crucial it has become. Sunday, Jan. 28, is Data Privacy Day. With that in mind, FTSB wants to ensure consumers know how to determine their digital information is secure. About 15 million people in the U.S. alone have their identities stolen each year, and those cases result in financial losses of around $50 billion. Practicing safe online...
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Britt ATM & What you should know about Skimmers
September 22, 2017
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank has recently identified possible evidence of an ATM skimmer at our Britt office. We have notified authorities and our ATM service provider and they are investigating the situation. No suspicious activity has been reported associated to the Britt ATM. Farmers Trust and Savings Bank has inspected all of our ATMs to ensure all are safe to use at this time. When using any ATM, we encourage you to be aware of your surroundings and look for anything unusual on the ATM...
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What consumers should do in case of a data breach
February 14, 2017
Categories: Debit Cards, Fraud, Security
Many well-known companies have been victims of data breaches the past few years, in some cases with millions of consumers being affected. While you can’t stop a cybercriminal from targeting businesses, here are some “to-do” items in case your information is included in a data breach. What to do in case of a data breach If a company you frequent is hit with a data breach, do not overreact. It does not mean you are a victim of a cyberattack. It simply means that some of your information...