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Financial Education

Financial Education

Looking to understand how to budget, manage debt, build an emergency fund or plan for college or retirement? Wondering how to better protect yourself, your loved ones or your business from fraud or identity theft? Our Financial Education resources can help!

Security

Your privacy and safety are important to us, so we are committed to providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to keep your accounts and personal information secure.

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Tips: Password Security

Companies report over 5,000 data breaches a year, exposing sensitive information, including login credentials. Don't be a victim—learn how to protect yourself!

Tips: Bank Account Security

Your best defense against fraud is you, but we offer great tools to help!

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Tips: Debit Card Security

Debit card fraud is on the rise, but there are things you can do to protect your accounts.

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Tips: Safeguarding Your Checks

Check fraud (forgery, theft, washing and counterfeiting) can be a nightmare to clean up, but a few cautious steps can help protect your checks!

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Tips: Protecting Your Devices

Our devices are an integral part of our day-to-day banking, but they can also be prime targets for fraud. Learn how to protect yourself and your information!

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Corporate Account Takeover

Stay alert to corporate account takeover threats!

Why .bank?

.BANK

Quick verification that the website or email is authentically from our bank, so you can interact with confidence when you see .BANK at the end of our email address and website URL.

Fraud Prevention

In today's complex economy, fraud and financial crimes can take many forms. The resources below discuss the more common forms of fraud that we see in the banking industry, as well as offer ways to help protect yourself.

The FDIC also has special guides for bank customers:

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Fraudulent Phone Calls

Phone calls from scammers can be alarming, even frightening. Arm yourself with the tools you need to recognize and stop fraud!

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Fraudulent Emails

New email scams pop up everyday and fraudsters are getting smarter. Know what to look for to avoid giving out personal information!

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Prevent Identity Theft

Recovering from Identity Theft can take years and can be expensive. Learn how to avoid it in the first place and what steps to take if the unthinkable happens.

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Fraudulent Bill Pay

We take the security of your online accounts very seriously and, with online bill pay fraud occurrences on the rise, we want to let you know that we care and we have you covered!

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Keeping Your Browsers Updated

The best way to have a secure online experience is to update your browser. Use the most up-to-date browser to keep your financial information safe.

Bank's Never Ask That!

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. Check out these fun, but informative videos from the American Banker's Association to help with best practices for phishing defense!

Banks Never Ask That

Worried About Phishing Scams?

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Banks Never Ask That

Your Bank Emailing You About UFOs?

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Banks Never Ask That

Getting Weird Calls From Your Bank?

#BanksNeverAskThat

Banks Never Ask That

Bank sending you horoscopes?

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Banks Never Ask That

Getting Unusual Texts from Your Bank?

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Banks Never Ask That

Too good to be true?

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Financial Literacy

"I wish I learned this in high school!" How many times have we heard that? It's never too late, or too early, to learn how to handle your finances.

What to do with Your Stimulus Check

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) provides needed assistance to businesses, expansions to unemployment insurance, and direct relief checks to many Americans.

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Meet Your 401(k)

Even if you’re just starting your first real job—actually, especially if you’re just starting your first real job—it’s time to start thinking about retiring. That’s not a comment on how motivated or unmotivated you are, or a suggestion that you should wish your life away. It’s just reality.

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Early Withdrawals From Retirement Savings

Whether you find yourself laid off from work, facing a medical emergency, or confronted with a situation that you’re financially unprepared for, it may be tempting to withdraw from retirement savings—but there are penalties and consequences you need to consider before doing so.

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Recognizing and Avoiding Scams

Con artists cheat Americans out of billions of dollars every year. Recognizing red flags for potential scams can help protect you, your loved ones, and your hard earned cash.

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Lights, Camera, Save!

The Lights, Camera, Save! video contest is a call for teens to use their imagination to educate themselves and their peers about the value of building sound financial habits before adulthood.

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Teach Children to Save

We bring engaging and relevant financial literacy lessons to classroom on the Central Coast as part of the American Banker's Association's Teach Children to Save program.