Fraud Protection Links
protecting your information

To avoid scams and fraud, please visit the following sites:

FakeChecks.org – Learn how to recognize fake checks

Fraud.org – Learn how to avoid scams

FBI.gov – Warnings signs for fraud

OnGuardOnline.gov – Provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) -- Tips to avoid being scammed online, via e-mail, phone, mail, or in person.

LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com -- While online banking and e-commerce is very safe, as a general rule, you should be careful about giving out your personal financial information over the Internet.

Annual Credit Report -- You may obtain a free copy of your credit report once a year from each of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

Comptroller of the Currency - Consumer Protection - How Phishing Works