In effort to better protect our customers from being victims of fraud, we want to keep you informed of the recent scams and frauds that we are aware of. Be your own front line of protection by knowing what dangers to avoid, and by knowing and monitoring your own finances. These alerts and the links below will help you stay informed and on your guard against crimes of fraud and identity theft.
Protect Yourself From Attempted Fraud and Identity Theft! Always be on guard! NEVER give your bank account number, or personal information to anyone who calls or emails you such a request. Scammers and Identity Theives are constantly inventing new ways to convince you to give them information that puts your money at risk. Some of their scams sound very convincing. If you are ever in doubt, wait and verify the source first. Please read our tips on how to protect yourself, and keep up to date on the newest scams.
Visit our Online Education Center today and learn how to better protect yourself from Identity Theft and Fraud.
ALERT - Cashiers Check Fraud! Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and First Bank of Tennessee are cautioning the public and businesses to be wary of fraudulent cashier’s checks. Once considered the safest of checks to accept, cashier’s checks are now being used by con artists in a variety of scams. Read more...
Visit the Federal Trade Commission ID Theft Site
This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you DETER, DETECT, and DEFEND against identity theft.
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is an alliance between the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). IC3’s mission is to address crime committed over the Internet.
Read more about the IC3 here.
