Menu alerts page megaphone image ALERTS Keeping You Aware of Information to Help Prevent Fraud Subject: Consumer Alert Summary: E-mails fraudulently claiming to be from the FDIC are attempting to get recipients to click on a link, which may ask them to provide sensitive personal information. These e-mails falsely indicate that FDIC deposit insurance is suspended until the requested customer information is provided. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous reports from consumers who received an e-mail that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC. The e-mail informs the recipient that “in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, federal, state and local governments…” the FDIC has withdrawn deposit insurance from the recipient’s account “due to account activity that violates the Patriot Act.” It further states deposit insurance will remain suspended until identity and account information can be verified using a system called “IDVerify.” If consumers go to the link provided in the e-mail, it is suspected they will be asked for personal or confidential information, or malicious software may be loaded onto the recipient’s computer. This e-mail is fraudulent. It was not sent by the FDIC. It is an attempt to obtain personal information from consumers. Financial institutions and consumers should NOT access the link provided within the body of the e-mail and should NOT under any circumstances provide any personal information through this media. The FDIC is attempting to identify the source of the e-mails and disrupt the transmission. Until this is achieved, consumers are asked to report any similar attempts to obtain this information to the FDIC by sending information to alert@fdic.gov. For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC’s website. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit the FDIC’s website. SANDRA L. THOMPSON Director – Division of Supervision & Consumer Protection Distribution: FDIC – Supervised Banks (Commercial & Savings) Note: FDIC – Supervised Banks (Commercial & Savings) Paper copies of FDIC Special Alerts may be obtained through the FDIC’s Public Information Center, 877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200 PERSONAL Personal Checking Products Personal Savings Products Personal Loans BUSINESS Executive Business Checking Business Loans SERVICES Identity Theft Alerts Disclosures Privacy Policy ABOUT US Hours and Locations Contact Us CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office: 219-926-2136 Chesterton Branch: 219-926-4422 Pines Branch: 219-874-3425 FOLLOW US © 2021 First State Bank of Porter | Sitemap