Thieves, scammers, fraudsters — all are working hard to steal your hard-earned money, your identity, and your good credit. At Amegy Bank, we’re working just as hard to help protect our customers’ finances from fraudulent activity.
Safeguarding Your Finances
We offer products and services to help our customers manage their finances safely and securely whether at home or on the go.
- Online and mobile banking. Sign up for online banking or download our secure mobile app to monitor your accounts, pay bills, transfer funds, make deposits, and more.
- Require multifactor authentication. If you log in to mobile or online banking from a device or browser we don’t recognize, we’ll ask you to take additional steps to verify your information.
- Fraud alerts. Enrolling in account alerts can help you stay informed about account activity and potential fraud.
- Mobile wallets. Store payment information on your smart device so you can leave your credit card at home. They use encryption and tokenization to help keep transactions secure.
Fraud-Fighting Tips
Help protect yourself from identity theft and financial fraud with these tips:
- Review account and credit card statements for any unusual activity or charges.
- Delete suspicious emails and avoid opening attachments or clicking on links that ask for personal information.
- Install antivirus software on all devices and opt in to automatic updates.
- Use strong passwords and biometrics like finger or facial recognition for added security.
- Download apps from trusted sources, such as official app stores, or directly from a secure website.
- Delete any unsolicited text messages from your cellphone.
- Hang up on callers you don’t know and on robocalls.
- Don’t cash suspicious checks or transfer money to any person, business, or charity you don’t know.
Report Cybercrime
The following federal agencies offer ways to report crimes and provide updates on the latest schemes and other important consumer protection matters.
Federal Trade Commission: Use this website to report identity theft. It offers tips to avoid tax- and medical-related identity theft, as well as what to do if your personal information is stolen in a data breach. Find it here: Identitytheft.gov
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: This agency offers basic financial information and protects consumers from businesses that use unlawful, deceptive, and predatory practices. You can submit a complaint if you think you’ve been unfairly targeted. Find it here: Consumerfinance.gov
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): If you’ve been the victim of an online crime, you can file a complaint with the IC3, a division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The site also posts alerts about other criminal schemes targeting consumers. Find it here: ic3.gov
Amegy Bank Is Here for You
Visit our Security Center for more fraud prevention tools and ways to enhance your online security.