Do you receive frequent phone calls from what appears to be a local phone number only to discover it’s a generic recording about your car warranty? Or even a “law enforcement official” urging you to pay a fine to avoid incarceration? Yes, us, too. Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls – are the…

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Your security is our top priority. Follow these eight simple steps to help fight fraud on your account. Help us get in touch with you.  Keep your contact information up-to-date, especially your mobile number. Download our mobile banking app and check your account regularly for any unusual activity. Report suspicious activity promptly. Create a strong,…

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Facebook breach: what to do next Facebook recently announced the largest breach in the company’s history. The breach affected about 50 million users, allowing hackers to take over their accounts. If you use Facebook, you may be wondering what to do next. Here are a few steps you can take. First, you probably want to…

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October is Cybersecurity month.  Follow these tips to safeguard your information. In recognition of National Cybersecurity Month in October, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) is reminding consumers of simple steps they can take to safeguard their sensitive data when making purchases online or via a smart device and what to do if they…

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Is a new car in your future? You might first have some unfinished business with your old one. While you’re cleaning out your personal items, think about the personal information stored in the car’s electronic system. Your car is a computer that stores a lot of information about you — just like your smartphone or…

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You probably have a list of things to get done before your kids get back to school. It may include getting school supplies, figuring out carpools, and scheduling afterschool programs. There’s one more thing we hope you can squeeze into your list – talking to your kids about being safe online.  Your kids are probably…

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Guard your identity on social media Did you know the innocent quiz you answered on Facebook this morning about your first pet and the street you grew up on could actually be giving scammers access to your identity?  Social media sites are inundated with these types of seemingly innocent surveys, games, and quizzes urging people…

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Don’t get scammed during March Madness The University of Maryland Baltimore County may have pulled off the biggest upset in the history of the NCAA tournament when they beat Virginia, but don’t count out an even bigger March Madness threat: GETTING SCAMMED. Cybersecurity researchers say the annual NCAA basketball tournament brings with it a slew…

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