Protect Your Online Data

Take Simple Precautions

Listed below are some simple precautions you can take to help keep your personal information safe:

• Beware of mail, e-mail, and telephone solicitations
• Invest in a shredder to destroy documents
• Never leave receipts at ATMs, gas pumps, or bank workstations
• Check all personal and business accounts frequently to ensure access
• Shield your PIN number when using an ATM
• Educate yourself about identity theft

 What to Do If You're a Victim

Contact Beach Cities Commercial Bank immediately

Our customer service team will help you through the process. We will also help close your accounts and create new passwords for any new accounts.

The following steps are encouraged:

• File a police report with your local police department and obtain a copy.
• Check your online accounts such as eBay, Amazon, PayPal, online banking accounts, etc.
• Contact the three major credit bureaus to request a "fraud alert" or a security freeze to be placed on your credit report.
• Check with the post office for any unauthorized change of address requests.
• File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Identity Theft Links

Beow are links to some important sites that may assist you.  By clicking these links, you will be leaving Beach Cities Commercial Bank's website and visiting a website that is not operated by the bank. We are not responsible for the content or availability of these sites.

• Federal Trade Commission
• Internet Crime Complaint Center
• Equifax
• Experian
• TransUnion