ATM/Debit Card Security

Peace of mind no matter where you are.

Treat your card like cash. Keep it in a safe place.
Report a lost or stolen card to your financial institution immediately.
Never disclose information about your card in response to an unsolicited e-mail or request.
Keep your personal identification number (PIN) a secret. Do not disclose it over the phone to anyone – not even your financial institution.
Carefully review your account statements and, if available, frequently visit your online banking Web site to look for unauthorized transactions.

Financial Fraud Prevention

Remove mail promptly from your mailbox.
Shred all personal and financial documents and destroy unused credit, ATM and debit cards before disposing of them.
Match receipts to monthly billing statements.
Memorize PINs, passwords and Social Security numbers, and only record them in secure locations.
Use longer, more complex PINs and passwords, change them periodically and use a different one for each card or Web site.
Notify financial institutions of address changes in advance.
Immediately report any unauthorized account activity or phishing scams.
Look closely at ATMs to detect any suspicious alterations before using them.

Do not let your debit card out of your sight when purchasing goods and services.
Utilize anti-virus software, anti-spyware and a firewall on your personal computer, and keep them up to date.
Review account statements regularly to verify all transactions. Frequently log into your online accounts and review all activity.
If you have given out personal or financial information in response to a fraudulent request, report the incident to your account provider(s) as soon as possible.