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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Fraud Protection

Follow the tips on our 'Account Protection' page and be aware of any suspicious activity on your bank or credit card statements or on your credit report.

It is important that you report these activities quickly in order to put a stop to the fraud and minimize the impact these activities have on your credit score and finances.

Report any suspected fraud or identity theft activity concerning your American Bank accounts or services immediately to Client Services from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. You should also contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC):

  • Identity Theft Hotline: (877) ID-THEFT
  • www.ftc.gov/idtheft
Credit Bureau Fraud Hotlines

Equifax: (800) 525-6285

Experian: (888) 397-3742

TransUnion: (800) 680-7289

Credit Card Companies

Contact your credit card companies if you suspect your credit card numbers have been compromised. Their numbers can be found on the back of your credit cards.

Additional Resources

FTC – Identity Theft

FTC – Scam Alerts

FBI.gov

BanksNeverAskThat.com

 

Current Fraud Alerts

Below is a list of the most active and dangerous fraud attacks discovered around the world. Staying informed is the best way to avoid falling victim to one of these scams.

Original source can be found here.

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