We may be calling you...
To protect your account, we monitor your ATM and debit
card transactions for potentially fraudulent activity which may include a
sudden change in locale (such as when a U.S.-issued card is used unexpectedly
overseas), a sudden string of costly purchases, or any pattern associated with
new fraud trends around the world.
If we suspect fraudulent ATM or debit card use, we’ll be
calling you to validate the legitimacy of your transactions. Your participation
in responding to our call is critical to prevent potential risk and avoid
restrictions we may place on the use of your card.
- Our automated call will ask you to verify recent
transaction activity on your card.
- You'll be able to respond via your touch tone keypad.
- You'll also be provided with a toll-fee number to
call should you have additional questions.
Our goal, quite simply, is to minimize your exposure to
risk and the impact of any fraud. To ensure we can continue to reach you
whenever potential fraud is detected, please keep us informed of your correct
phone number and address at all times.
In the meantime, please be diligent in monitoring
transaction activity on your account and contact us immediately if you identify
any fraudulent transactions. Here are some additional tips on protecting
yourself from debit card fraud:
Protect yourself
1. Unless absolutely required for a legitimate business
purpose, avoid giving out your:
- Address and
ZIP code
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Card or
account number
- Card
expiration date
Your PIN is
private; never give it out.
2. In stores and at ATMs, always cover your card and PIN,
and watch for:
- Cell phone
cameras, mirrors, or other tools used to view cards and PINs
- People watching
your transactions
- Cashiers
taking your card out of sight; take it to the register yourself
- Any unusual
activity at ATMs; if you feel uncomfortable, go to another ATM
3. Online, you should never respond to unsolicited emails
that:
- Ask you to
verify your card or account member; such emails are not sent by legitimate
businesses
- Link to
websites; such sites can look legitimate but may collect data or put spyware on
your computer
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