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May 14, 2008
Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation. Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The following steps can protect the Bank of Billings' customers from identity theft:
- Shred unsolicited credit applications.
- Only shop online at the websites of trusted and esteemed companies.
- When accessing online banking you should see the lock icon on the bottom of your screen to indicate that the site is secure.
- Always double-check that the website URL that they type into their browser is correct and not misspelled.
- Do not click on links in emails from unknown senders.
- Bank of Billings will never ask for a user name, password, account number or Social Security Number via email.
- Always shred or destroy documents that have your personal information such as Social Security numbers, Account numbers, etc.
If you suspect you have been a victim of Identity Theft or Fraud please contact the Bank of Billings immediately.
