What is the Number One crime in the United States?
IDENTITY THEFT is the most lucrative and fastest growing crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud and other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and money. It can hurt your credit and damage your name.
Help prevent identity thieves by protecting your personal information. Defend against identity theft immediately after you suspect it.
The Federal Trade Comission recommends taking the following steps if you are a victim of identity theft:
1. Place a "fraud alert" on your credit report. Contact the three major credit bureaus to report the fraud and obtain free credit reports.
2. Close any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.
3. If your checks have been stolen or misused, close the account and ask your bank to notify the apporpriate check verification service.
4. Call SCAN (1-800-262-7771) to find out if the identity thief has been passing bad checks in your name.
5. File a report with your local police or the police in the community where the ID theft took place.
6. Keep a copy of the report if you need to validate your claims with creditors. If you are unable to get a copy, get the report number.
7. File a complaint with the FTC.
Our Community Commitment
Being a part of the communities in which we serve is very important to First Security Bank. We strive to be active in all aspects of community involvement including service to local organizations. We invest our time and resources in community outreach. We also provide financial education to underserved local communities. We strongly believe that we can't truly serve a community unless you are a part of that community.
Community Calendar of Events
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May 18-19-Batesville Springfest
May 19-5th Annual Racing For Paws 5K, Batesville, MS Downtown Square. For more information, contact Racing4Paws@GMail.com
Memorial Day Weekend-Prepare for Memorial Day and pre order Boston Butts and Ribs at Merea Ministry in Batesville. Call 662-578-4928 to place your order.
