Fraud &
Identity Theft is a growing problem we face each day,
that's why we should look for ways to minimize our risk
of ID Theft. PBK Bank realizes this fact of life and
strives to encourage its customers to do everything they
can to help minimize their risk of ID theft.
PBK Bank will
NEVER ask you for
your personal information such as account number, pin,
social security number, credit card number, etc to be
submitted electronically. PBK Bank will never ask for
such information unless it is related with a transaction
that you the customer has initiated.
PBK Bank also
recommends that you not allow your computer to save your
user name and passwords for Internet Banking to help
ensure the security of your information.
Below is a link
to the Federal Trade Commissions website that is a
"one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of
identity theft." You can find various helpful
information at the site about ID theft such as:
How to
minimize your risk of ID Theft;
How to tell
if you are a victim;
What to do
if you are a victim;
Questions
about ID Theft;
and much
more!
If you feel
that you're a victim of ID Theft, don't hesitate to
contact us, well be glad to assist you in any way
possible.
For
information on how to protect your information online please see the
link below for OnGuard Online "Your Safety Net." It's a web site
created by a joint effort between the federal government and the
technology industry to provide practical tips to prevent Internet
fraud and protect personal information online.
