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Safeguarding Your Private Information
There are a number of smart, simple steps you can take to safeguard the security of your personal information. Here are tips that help you address or prevent the most common security pitfalls.
Credit Cards
Photocopy all account information
Keep credit card receipts
Contact issuer if new cards don’t arrive on time
Review bills each month for misuse
Shred pre-approved credit offers before throwing them away
Passwords/PINs
Don’t use last four (4) digits of your Social Security Number
Don’t use maiden names, birth date, middle name, pet’s or children’s name
Don’t use consecutive numbers
Add a second password to bank accounts if possible
Social Security Number
Never give to anyone unless absolutely necessary
Check Social Security benefits statement annually for fraud
Social Security Benefits Administration: (800) 772.1213
Internet/Computer
Install a firewall
Update virus protection software regularly
Password protect key files
Use a ‘wipe’ utility program to remove data before disposing any hard drive or PC
Please Note: Union Savings Bank does not ask for your account or confidential information unsolicited by phone, email or text.