Protect Yourself From Fraud

The best way to avoid being caught by fraud is to be aware. The information below describes some of the latest schemes and how you can protect yourself.

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With so much personal information moving back and forth, it’s no surprise that fraud is on the rise. You can minimize your risks by managing your personal information wisely.

The best defense against fraud begins with you, and one of the best ways to protect yourself is to become familiar with how fraudsters operate.

Information to Help Keep You Safe
We have developed two guides to help you secure and protect your information:

• Avoiding Identity Theft: Steps You Can Take Right Now to Protect Yourself
• Identity Theft: A Guide to Taking Action if You Are a Victim

Some Types of Fraud
The subjects listed below will provide you with information on some of the various types of fraud and tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.

• Counterfeit Cashiers Checks
• Email Fraud
• Check Fraud
• Identity Theft

Review Your Credit Report Regularly
When it comes to credit, most people check theirs when it’s time to take out a loan. Unfortunately, this is often when people discover errors – or worse identity theft. The best time to manage your credit is before you need it. Find out the best place to obtain a free copy of your credit report.

Report Suspicious Activity
If you suspect your ATM card, checks, or credit card have been lost, stolen, or compromised you should report this information to 1st Source immediately. You should also contact us immediately if you receive suspicious e-mail messages appearing to come from 1st Source.