Protect yourself and your business from identity theft and fraud
Bank of the West is pleased to provide you with information from industry leaders and links to valuable resources to help you understand the risks and how to protect yourself.
Fraud and identity theft can be very disruptive, if we identify potential fraudulent activity, our Fraud team will contact you to resolve the issue.
Contact us to report:
Fraud or suspicious activity
1-800-488-2265
TTY 1-800-659-5495
Lost or stolen credit cards
1-800-996-2638
Suspicious Bank of the West emails
Contact Abuse
National Consumer Protection Week
Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Maybe you’re wondering about the best way to use credit, or how to shop for a used car, while maximizing your security online.
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. At Bank of the West, we continue to share education on varying topics to encourage data protection and awareness.
Protect yourself:
On Social Media:
- Be careful what you share -keep personal information limited
- Update and maintain your privacy settings
When Surfing and Purchasing:
- Make sure your internet connection is secure
- Make online purchases from secure sites
- Enable multi-factor authentication, especially for your critical financial and communications accounts (banking, e-mail, mobile phone)
Look Out for Common Scams
- Phone calls or messages warning you of an urgent problem with your account or asking you to confirm your password
- Loan or financial assistance by unregulated entities or offers that seem too good to be true
- Unsolicited e-mails from the IRS or a missing refund
On your Devices:
- Keep antivirus programs up to date
- Choose strong passwords – don't use the same one for multiple sites
- Lock your devices and remotely wipe lost or stolen devices
- Be careful what you download
- Be careful who you meet online
- Take advantage of sites and services that warn you if your credentials or identity have been compromised
Learn more about National Consumer Protection Week and check out resources and events taking place by visiting: FTC.gov
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Contact us to report
Fraud or suspicious activity
1-800-488-2265
TTY 1-800-659-5495
Lost or stolen credit cards
1-800-996-2638
Suspicious Bank of the West emails
abuse@bankofthewest.com