Security Tips
Protecting
Your Account Information
 | Be wary of suspicious e-mails
known as Phishing. Carefully review any e-mail requesting
your account information and/or password. The fraudulent
practice of making the e-mail appear to come from your
bank, or another legitimate business, is called Phishing,
with the intent to deceive you into submitting personal
information, financial information, and/or password
information. Do not respond. The Bank of Galesville will
never request your personal information via e-mail.
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| Do not give information out over the
phone. The bank will never call you for personal
information.
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| Protect your passwords and user IDs. Do
not share your personal passwords or IDs with others and
change them frequently. Never use your social security
number as a User ID.
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| Report suspicious activity immediately.
Notify us promptly if you receive an e-mail or telephone
communication from the bank requesting information about
your accounts
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| Use secure websites for transactions
and shopping. Give your information only to well-known
reputable businesses. You will usually see a lock symbol
in the lower right-hand corner of your window, or the web
address will begin with https:// with the “s” indicating
“secured” encryption.
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| Be aware of purchase scams if you
conduct business at Internet auction sites. Protect
yourself by doing business only at known sites that you
select. Do not become a victim of special offers involving
wires to foreign countries; in particular, Nigeria is a
notorious source of internet fraud scams. If you make a
sale, protect yourself by independently confirming the
name, address, and phone number of the purchaser and
having the bank inquire about the check before releasing
any goods sold.
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| Avoid downloading programs from unknown
sources. Doing so could compromise your computer’s
security.
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| Disconnect from the Internet when not
in use. Even if you have a firewall installed, which is
recommended, it is wise to end a connection to avoid
unwanted access to your computer data. |
General Precautions
| Do not print your social security
number, driver’s license number, or phone number on your
checks or other printed material you may give to
strangers.
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| Limit the confidential information in
your wallet in case it is lost or stolen. Do not carry
your social security card.
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| Use direct deposit to receive payroll
checks, government issued checks, or interest checks.
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| If someone contacts you by phone or
e-mail saying you are a victim of fraud, verify the
person’s identity and contact the bank directly before you
provide any personal information.
Lastly, promptly review your monthly bank statements and
credit card statements to verify transactions. |
If you believe your account information
has been compromised, phone us immediately at 608-582-2233.
We’re here to help.
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