In today's digital age, where information is more valuable than ever, ensuring the security of your personal and sensitive data is paramount. At Farmers Bank, we prioritize the protection of your information and strive to provide you with the necessary tools and resources to safeguard your data effectively.
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Account Alerts
- Add account alerts for transactions, balances, and deposits for an added layer of security
- Sign up for user alerts for logins, email address changes, password changes, mobile phone changes, and username changes
- Turn on push notifications for your Farmers Bank mobile app through the settings app on your mobile device and receive all account alerts, user alerts, and get alerted on unusual login locations
eStatements
Sign Up for eStatements
Prevent bank statements and sensitive information from being lost in the mail with estatements located in your online or mobile banking. Simply log in to your online or mobile banking to view your statements electronically.
Username & Passwords
Safeguard Your Usernames and Passwords
Regularly changing your usernames and passwords and keeping them private is vital for online security. It guards against unauthorized access and identity theft. Do not give anyone access to your credentials.
Keep Your Information Current
Keeping your personal information updated with Farmers Bank will insure we can contact you regarding your account and documents are sent correctly.
Keep the following information updated:
- Address (mailing & physical)
- Name Changes
Email
Phone numbers
ID
To update contact information: Give us a call at 712-262-3340 or send a message through online banking with FTSB conversations! Send a Message
Credit Protection
Keeping your credit protected is crucial for your financial well-being. Take proactive steps to maintain a healthy credit profile—it's an essential part of managing your financial future responsibly.
Security Options for Your Credit:
Obtain your free credit reports by going to annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228. Review your credit reports for any accounts of transactions you don't recognize. Also look for inquires from companies you haven't contacted and verify that all your personal information is correct
Place a credit freeze or fraud alert on your credit report. See chart below to compare difference between the two and determine which one is best suited for your situation.
| Fraud Alert | Credit Freeze |
| Makes lenders verify your identity before granting new credit in your name | Restricts access to your credit report to help prevent identity theft. (Usually, you'll need a PIN or password to place or lift the freeze.) |
| Free | Free |
| Available to anyone who is or suspects they may be affected by identity theft | Available to anyone |
| Lasts one year | Lasts until you lift it |
| To place: Contact one of the three credit bureaus. That bureau must tell the other two. | To place or lift: Contact all three credit bureaus. (If you know which bureau a lender will use, you can lift for only that one.) |
Credit Bureau Conacts:
- Equifax: 800-685-1111 or Equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services
- Experian: 88-397-3742 or Experian.com/help
- TransUnion: 888-909-8872 or TransUnion.com/credit-help
Monitor Banking Activity
Stay informed 24/7 with Farmers Bank mobile and online banking. Time is sensitive, so stay informed on transaction activity and balances. Easily self-enroll in mobile and online banking today.
Travel Tips
When traveling, it's crucial to have access to your money for convenience and emergencies. However, keeping your funds and personal information secure is equally important. Use these tips to make sure your trip is easy and your funds are secured!
- Add a travel notice, this notifies our fraud center that you will be traveling and may have unusual activity on your card in certain locations
- Use your Farmers Bank Contactless Card! Contactless cards help avoid fraud by eliminating physical skimmers on ATMs and merchant terminals
- Use mobile wallet with your Farmers Bank debit or credit card. Conveniently have your cards stored securely in your digital wallet to avoid stolen or lost cards and card skimmers
- Our fraud center also monitors debit and credit card transactions 24/7, watch for texts, phone calls, and emails to verify transactions to avoid your card getting blocked (We will not ask for personal information, the fraud center will give you information about your card activity)
Update Devices
Updating device software is crucial for security reasons because it helps protect against vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Go to your device settings and search for updates for your operating system.