Resources Community Bank of El Dorado Springs

Protect Your Information

Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet. Give it out only if necessary.
Don’t give out personal information over the phone, through the mail, or on the internet unless you know you are speaking to a trusted source.
Keep your personal information in a secure place.
Don’t fall prey to scams! People who talk about scams and have a general awareness of them, are less likely to fall prey to them.

How to Report Fraud and/or Identity Theft

If you think your identity has been stolen, contact us at (417) 876-6811 immediately.
If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, please visit www.IdentityTheft.gov and follow the steps to limit potential damage.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has additional information.

Protect Your Online Information

Use strong online passwords. Don’t share your passwords with others or use obvious passwords such as your birthday or the last four digits of your social security number.
Click with caution. Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails. Never open or download links from unverified sources.
Keep your computer updated and install and maintain anti-virus software.