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Internet and Email Threats
Accessing the Internet carries the risk of infections, compromises, and attacks. Your best defense against these threats is knowledge and safe practices. We've included some basic information on our site to help get you started.
- Protect your computer by using antivirus and antispyware programs. These programs can protect your computer from getting viruses and other malware as well as spyware and adware.
- Avoid spoofing by typing a web address into your browser's address bar instead of clicking on a link in an email.
- Fraudulent phishing emails have circulated the Internet asking for credit card and other personal information. Blackhawk Bank & Trust will never request sensitive information such as Social Security Number, password, PIN, or account number from you by email. Be advised that you should never reveal account information over the phone or in an email unless you have initiated the transaction.
Your account information at Blackhawk Bank & Trust has not been compromised. Cybercriminals are "spamming," or sending out large numbers of emails, without actually knowing banking affiliations in an attempt to elicit responses. By responding, they can collect confidential information like email addresses, account numbers, and passwords.
Note: If you are a Blackhawk Bank & Trust customer and have responded to afraudulent email, please contact the bank at 309-787-4451.
Recent Fraudulent Emails
- March 30, 2005 Visa or MasterCard fraudulent emails This email purports to be from Visa or MasterCard and requests that cardholders enroll in the Verified by Visa or MasterCard SecureCode programs immediately by clicking a link located within the-mail. Neither Visa nor MasterCard contact cardholders directly to request they enroll in Verified by Visa or MasterCard SecureCode. Click here for a sample fraudulent email request.
- March 19, 2004 American Bankers Association (ABA) fraudulent email warning. If you receive an email claiming to be from the ABA asking for personal information, do not respond to the message. Please forward the email to alert@aba.com. If you have responded to the message, please alert Blackhawk Bank & Trust at 787-4451. Click here for a sample fraudulent email request.
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QUICK LINKS
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| INTERNET BANKING ENHANCED SECURITY| Learn what steps Blackhawk is taking to protect you online. |
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM? | Learn what actions you can take if you are a victim of Identity Theft.
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| INTERNET RELATED THREATS | Learn more about common Internet based threats and how to protect yourself from them. |
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| PHONE AND MAIL SCAMS| While Internet attacks are common, thieves still use traditional means to attack. |
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| KNOW YOUR BANK | Protect yourself from fraud by learning what Blackhawk State Bank will and will not do. |
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DEFINITIONS | Not sure what phishing and pharming are? Check our definitions page. |
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LINKS| Information is power. Check out additional links to information to protect yourself.
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