At Security First Bank, the security of customer information is a priority.  We are strongly committed to the safety and confidentiality of your records.  Every day, unscrupulous individuals are busy developing new scams targeting the unsuspecting public.  One of the best ways to avoid fraud is to become an educated consumer. 

Watch out for copycat Web sites that deliberately use a name or Web address very similar to, but not the same as the real one.  The intent is to lure you into clicking through to their Web site and giving out your personal information, such as a bank account number, credit card number or Online Banking login information.

• Always use your pre-established links to access Web sites and avoid clicking on links in unsolicited e-mails.  If you ever receive a suspicious e-mail representing itself as Security First Bank, please forward the message in its entirety to info@securityfirstfresno.com.
   
• Ensure that your own personal computer has updated anti-virus and firewall protections.  Apply security patches for all of your programs and operating systems regularly. 
   
• Passwords should be unique to you and changed regularly.  Do not use birthdays or other numbers or words that may be easy for others to guess.  Never write down your password or give it to another person.
   
• Monitor your account activity frequently using our free Online Banking services.
    
• Sign up for free Online Banking eStatements to avoid having your paper statement sitting in an unsecure mailbox where it could be compromised.
   
• Set up free Security and Balance Alerts through Online Banking to be notified via e-mail and/or SMS text message  to monitor transaction activity and balances on your accounts.
   
• Set up a personalized Passmark Picture for your Online Banking so that you always know when you are on our secure Web site.
   
• Please keep in mind that we will never ask for or email you requesting your online banking password.  We may on occasion call to verify other information regarding your online activity should we see something of concern in your login patterns. If you plan to travel and use your Online Banking or debit card, it is very helpful to call us in advance to avoid your account being temporarily disabled for security purposes.

In case of errors or questions about your electronic transfers, call or write us at the telephone number or address listed, as soon as you can, if you think your statement or receipt is wrong or if you need more information about a transfer listed on the statement or receipt. We must hear from you no later than 60 days after we sent the FIRST statement on which the problem or error appeared.

For personal accounts, limitations on your liability for unauthorized electronic funds transfers and other electronic errors that are covered by Regulation E are explained in the EFT Disclosure Statement in our Consumer Terms and Conditions brochure. However, if you use online services for any business activity, you assume all risk of loss for unauthorized transfers and payments, and you must establish your own internal security procedures for employees you authorize to prevent all unauthorized use by other employees or persons.

We encourage you to review our Security & Privacy link which can be found at the bottom of any page of our www.Securityfirstfresno.com web site.  If at any time you have questions regarding security or possible fraud, please contact our customer service representatives at (559) 225-1700 or via e-mail at info@securityfirstfresno.com.

Resources:

OnGuardOnline.gov Tips from the federal government to help you protect your personal information.

FTC.gov Information from the Federal Trade Commission to help you avoid identity theft and learn what to do if your identity is stolen.

FDIC.gov Tips from the FDIC about how to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.

Disclaimer: These are hyperlinks to web sites operated by parties other than Security First Bank. Security First Bank does not control such web sites, and is not responsible for their content. Security First Bank's inclusion of hyperlinks to such web sites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such web sites or any association with their operators. Security First Bank's online privacy policy does not apply to any linked sites. Although we will only provide links to sites we believe are reputable, we do not make any representations concerning the linked sites' contents, security, or availability. Please refer to the privacy policy of linked sites for more information.