We want you to be informed. The growth of the Internet, constantly changing transaction options, and the ever present threats to privacy make your financial literacy more important than ever before. As a consumer, it is awareness that enables you to take control of your financial life and protect yourself. Knowledge is power.

Our goal is to provide you with practical information and tips on topics that are important to your financial well being and peace of mind. Just click a link on the left side of this page to learn more about each subject matter. We will expand this section of our site as relevant subjects present themselves, so check back often - bookmark us! If there is a specific topic that you would like us to address, contact us.

• We use ChexSystems and ChexSystems' "Fraud Finder" to verify new accounts.
• We always check your ID (normally your driver's license) and make sure your ID is current when opening a new account and when performing transactions in the branch.
• When you call in to talk to a service representative, specific questions are asked so that we know we are talking to YOU.
• We mail change of address confirmation letters to your address of record.
• Your social security number is excluded from your mailed account statements.
• Your member number is excluded from your ATM receipts.
• Our entire website, not just Online Banking, is behind a firewall to protect your online transactions and inquiries.
  

Fraud Warnings - - Where to Look Secret Service (look under "Advisories") US Department of Justice Office of the Comptroller of the Currency US Department of Treasury (IRS) Federal Communications Commission