Sturdy Savings Bank is committed to protecting customers and scrupulously guarding their personal information and accounts. Security is a top priority, and we encourage customers to be aware of the latest scams, frauds and theft trends.
Please visit our security center for a detailed description of how we protect customers:
https://www.sturdyonline2.com/onlineserv/HB/security_site/privacy.html
Below is a list of additional resources and tips to help you further safeguard your personal information:
Identity Theft: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help businesses and consumers deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
Consumer alerts from the FDIC: http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/alerts/index.html
Find resources provided by the FDIC to educate and protect consumers, revitalize communities, and promote compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending laws.
Guard Against Fraud: http://www.onguardonline.gov/index.html
Get practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
Five Practical Tips: http://www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo/fivetips.htm
The Federal Reserve provides consumers information about foreclosure, identity theft, credit card regulations and more.
Scam Watch: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/moneymatters/scam-watch.shtml
Visit this section of the Federal Trade Commission's Money Matters website for detailed information on a variety of scams. The site includes interviews, lists of ways to spot scams, and links to valuable articles on the FTC site.
FFIEC Consumer Guidance (pdf) **New** (04/12)
Multi-factor authentication and layered security are helping assure safe Internet transactions for banks and their customers. Read more about what we are doing to protect your Online Banking and what you can do to protect yourself.
FFIEC Business Account Guidance (pdf) **New** (04/12)
New financial standards are assisting banks and business account holders to make Online Banking safer and more secure from account hijacking and unauthorized transfers. Read more about what we are doing to protect your Online Banking and what you can do to protect yourself.
You are entitled to a free credit report once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
Equifax®
1-800-525-6285
Experian®
1-888-397-3742
TransUnion®
1-800-680-7289
