Financial Tools
We have all the tools you need to make sound financial decisions.
Fraud & ID Theft Prevention
Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and money. It can destroy your credit and ruin your good name.
Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information with these helpful tips:
Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails; instead, type in a web address you know. Use firewalls, anti-spyware, and anti-virus software to protect your home computer; keep them up-to-date. Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for more information.
Shred
Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them.
Protect
Don’t use an obvious password like your birth date, your mother’s maiden name, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Password
Don’t use an obvious password like your birth date, your mother’s maiden name, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Information
Keep your personal information in a secure place at home, especially if you have roommates, employ outside help, or are having work done in your house.
Lost or Stolen Card
To report a lost or stolen card, contact a bank representative at 618-634-2208 during banking hours. After hours, call 1-800-262-2024 to have your card shut off.