Fraud Protection
Security Center Contact UsRecent Phishing Attempts
Please see the below examples of a recent phishing attempt. These fraudulent emails ask customers to contact the "Stockman Bank Verification Office" regarding an important security message. Stockman Bank does not have a "Verification Office". Do not click any links in this email, and instead call us directly at (877) 300-9369.
IF YOU SUSPECT FRAUD:
- Contact us and contact your credit card issuers immediately so your accounts can be closed.
- Contact the fraud unit of the three credit reporting agencies. Place a fraud alert on your credit report and consider placing a credit freeze so the criminal can’t open new accounts. The fraud unit numbers are:
- Equifax: (866) 349-5191
- Experian: (888) 397-3742
- TransUnion: (800) 680-7289
- Place a ChexSystems Security Freeze
- Report the fraud to the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338)
- File a police report.
- Make sure to maintain a log of all the contacts you make with authorities regarding the matter. Write down names, titles and phone numbers of those people you speak to in case you need to re-contact them for reference in future correspondence.
To learn more about fraud and identity theft prevention, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s scam alerts page at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts.
Fraud Prevention Checklist
Consumer Fraud Prevention Checklist
Scams continue to plague all of us. This checklist will provide you with useful tips and reminders for consumer fraud prevention.
Business Fraud Prevention Checklist
Take preventative measures today to protect your business finances and sensitive information. The following best practices can help.
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