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Please feel free to browse through any of our articles listed below and any of our resources listed in the far right column.


Credit Report Freeze...

It is possible to freeze or lock down your credit report so that it can’t be viewed on request. It’s a drastic step in the effort to protect personal identity. But is it the right thing to do?

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Service Provider Assistance Against ID Theft...

With the increasing concern and awareness of identity theft, a new industry is emerging: service providers to assist consumers with ID theft related issues.

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Cashier's Check Fraud...

At Legacy Bank we are committed to providing you with information and tools for your financial protection and security. To continue that commitment, we would like to call to your attention the rising occurrence of cashier's check fraud that is taking place throughout the country.

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New Phishing Advisory...

Please be advised that there are several new phishing schemes that are using the dual authentication signup process to lure banking and credit union customers to bogus phishing websites.

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Financial Education...

The FDIC has published two how-to guides to money management for selected age groups – one for senior citizens the other for young adults.

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Resources...

Internet Crime Complaint Center - www.ftc.gov
or 1-877-382-4357

Preventing Identity Theft

Credit Reporting Agencies...

Equifax or 1-800-525-6285

Experian or 1-888-397-3742

TransUnion
or 1-800-680-7289

For a Free Credit Report...

www.annualcreditreport.com

Financial Education...

www.fdic.gov/consumers/
consumer/news/cnfall05

www.fdic.gov/consumers/
consumer/news/cnspr05