Fraud

Unfortunately, in today's financial world, fraud takes many shapes and forms. Some schemes are complex; others can be detected by mere common sense.

The toll from a fraud experience can be significant:

• Emotional Stress
• Financial Loss
• Damaged Reputation

As your financial partner Union First Market Bank knows that knowledge is the key to successful fraud prevention, so we suggest that you:

• Learn how to recognize fraud with our personal fraud tips
• Monitor your accounts regularly with online banking
• Check your credit report annually

Knowledge is the key to successful fraud prevention:

• Over 50% of all identity fraud is discovered by the victim
• Online statements reduces your risk of mail fraud
• Online Banking users detect identity crime earlier than those who rely on mailed statements

Seek to understand how they work and what you can do to prevent exposure to these crimes. Think about any vulnerability in how you handle your personal affairs today.

Fraud targets businesses just as frequently as people. If you own a business please read our business fraud tips.

Because you are in the best position to prevent fraud take a look at our glossary and familiarize yourself with some of the terminology.

If you have questions when dealing with suspicious activity, please do not hesitate to contact us.