Carelessness Can Cost You
Many Americans are concerned about someone stealing their credit card, check, or debit card numbers, but they may be ignoring one easy way thieves can access financial accounts: receipts.
Disregarding receipts that have valuable information greatly increases the risk of credit and debit card fraud. Thieves easily can find receipts with valid account numbers in trash cans. Some easy steps you can take to prevent thieves from stealing your financial information:
- Shred all preapproved credit offers, credit and debit card receipts, insurance forms, financial statements, and other paperwork containing personal and financial information;
- Check credit union statements and other financial statements monthly for discrepancies and order a credit report once a year to make sure no one else is using your personal information to obtain credit cards or services;
- Don't print your Social Security number on your checks and don't carry your Social Security card in your wallet; and
- Be hesitant about giving personal or financial information over the telephone--make sure you know the caller and know how the information will be used.
Garden Savings Federal Credit Union is known for providing a variety of banking services that cater to the needs of its members. Through features such as Digital Card Controls, Real-Time Alerts, Mobile Wallet Access, and Mulit-Factor Authentication (MFA) we provide added layers of security that keep your information safe.
As a member of a credit union, it is important to protect your online banking accounts from unauthorized access. We strongly suggest utilizing MFA or Real-Time Alerts as a simple and effective way to do this. By using these FREE added security options, you can rest assured that your online banking accounts are much more secure and less susceptible to fraud or identity theft. Click below to learn more about our Digital Banking & Services.
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