Security & ID Fraud Prevention

The Safety and security of your personal and financial information is top priority at First State Bank.

Along with all the safety measures we use on our side, we have gathered some security and customer awareness information to reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Below you will find some tips and reminders from us, and also links to informational websites.

Tips To Help Deter Identity Theft

Never provide your personal information in response to an unsolicited request
A bank representative will never contact you for debit card/credit card numbers, expiration dates, passwords or internet information. Do not give this information to anyone in response to an unsolicited request.
Protect your Social Security Number (SSN), credit card and debit card numbers, PINs (personal identification numbers), passwords and other personal information
Never click on the links sent to you through e-mail
Protect your incoming and outgoing e-mail
Shred all sensitive information
Keep a close watch on your bank account statements and credit card bills
Review your credit record regularly
Never access bank or financial service information on shared computers, such as public libraries, internet café's, etc.

Email Solicitation

We do not solicit information (SSN, accounts numbers, credit card or debit card numbers, passwords, etc) by means of e-mail. If you receive an e-mail requesting confidential information from someone claiming to represent the bank, do not respond to the e-mail. Please call your local banking center to report any solicitations of this kind that you may receive.