
Cyber criminals make millions of attempts to steal consumer’s personal information online every year. A leading security company reports, nearly a third of all those attacks target your bank information in the form of Phishing. Criminals try to get your account number and other personal information by leading you to a seemingly legitimate link or email attachment, or simply asking for it.
Guthrie County State Bank is offering you a new tool to detect fraud on your debit card account. The SHAZAM BOLT$ App for your iPhone or Android smartphone allows you to monitor your accounts for fraud in real time. It's free - download it today!
With the SHAZAM BOLT$ app, you can automatically receive 24/7 alerts on your smartphone, tablet or home computer whenever a suspicious debit card purchase is made. Whether it’s internet orders, a purchase for a large amount or transactions in foreign countries - you customize the alert!
When you receive an alert, you simply check the transaction. If the purchase isn’t valid, call us right away and we’ll put a stop to the fraud. It’s like having a high-tech, early warning system at your disposal every minute of every day.
Here are a few other tips to avoid fraud: