Here’s
what you can do to stop these crimes before
they happen:
Do not give out financial
information such as checking
and credit card numbers, or your Social
Security number, unless you know the
person or organization.
Report lost or stolen checks
immediately. Your bank will
block payment on them.
Notify
your banker of suspicious phone inquiries
such as those asking for
account information to “verify
a statement” or “award
a prize.”
Closely guard your ATM Personal
Identification Number and ATM receipts.
Shred
any financial solicitations
and bank statements before disposing
of them.
Do not give out financial
information such as checking
and credit card numbers, or your Social
Security number, unless you know the
person or organization.
Report lost or stolen checks
immediately. Your bank will
block payment on them.
Notify
your banker of suspicious phone inquiries
such as those asking for
account information to “verify
a statement” or “award
a prize.”
Closely guard your ATM Personal
Identification Number and ATM receipts.
Shred
any financial solicitations
and bank statements before disposing
of them.