Scammers impersonate trusted sources through calls, voicemails, or texts, asking you to call a number and provide personal information.
Fraudulent text messages try to trick you into clicking links or calling numbers to steal your data or install malware.
Phishing emails appear to come from legitimate companies and try to trick you into clicking links or downloading attachments to steal your information.
Youâre told youâve won a prizeâbut you never entered. Scammers ask for payment or personal info to âclaimâ it.
These scams target people selling items online. The scammer sends a fake check for more than the sale price and asks you to return the difference.
To help keep your information safe, we recommend the following best practices:
Stay alert by regularly checking your transactions through Peoples Bank Mt. Washington Online Banking.
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Sign up for Online E-Statements to reduce mailbox risk. Youâll get an email when your statement is ready in your secure Online Banking account.
Corporate Account Takeover is a fast-growing cybercrime where thieves use malware to steal login credentials and fraudulently transfer funds from business accounts.
Malware (malicious software) is designed to infiltrate your system without consent. It includes:
Fraudsters use stolen credentials to initiate:
The USA PATRIOT Act helps deter terrorism and financial crimes by strengthening tools for law enforcement and financial institutions.
To help fight terrorism and money laundering, federal law requires all financial institutions to verify the identity of anyone opening a new account.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us protect our community and ensure a safer financial system.
At Peoples Bank Mt. Washington, weâre proud to support the community where we live, work, and serve. As a locally owned and operated bank, we believe our success is tied to the well-being of our neighbors.
In compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), we maintain a complete CRA Public File, updated as of April 1 each year. This file is available for public inspection upon request.
To protect yourself from going to a spoofed website, always type: http://www.peoplesbankmtw.com/ into your browser when you login to your Peoples Bank Mt. Washington Online Banking Account, instead of clicking a link in an email.
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TransUnionÂŽ | Fraud Victim Assistance Division P.O. Box 6790 Fullerton, CA 92834-6790 | 1 (800) 680-7289 | https://www.transunion.com |