Protect Yourself From E-Mail Fraud
College Savings Bank will never ask you for any type of personal information by e-mail.
College Savings Bank values your privacy. That is why we do not request personal information via e-mail.
If you receive an e-mail that appears to be from College Savings Bank, and the message asks you for personal information such as your social security number, account number, or other sensitive information, DO NOT RESPOND to the e-mail. It is not from College Savings Bank. It is a hoax designed to deceive you into sharing personal information with identity thieves.
This type of e-mail fraud targets customers of reputable companies and is being used with great frequency by scam artists. Typically, the e-mail warns you of some problem with an account or promotes a special offer and directs you to a web site that appears to belong to a legitimate company. In fact, the web site is fake and any information you provide may be used fraudulently.
Privacy Safety Tips:
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Be suspicious of any e-mail that asks for personal information, requests your authentication, or indicates a problem with your College Savings Account account.
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Be aware that legitimate companies do not ask customers to verify personal information by sending e-mail or pop-up ads.
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Never respond to an e-mail asking for your credit card information.
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Avoid sending personal and financial information by e-mail.
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Never click on a link in an e-mail if you are unsure of its origins, especially if the e-mail asks for personal financial information.
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If you receive a questionable e-mail that contains College Savings Bank’s name or logo, do not reply by e-mail and do not click on any links. Call the Bank at 800-888-2723.
Effective date 10/08