Security / Disclosures
Security
The Washington Savings Bank is committed to protecting our client’s personal information at all times, including while transacting business online. Therefore, we employ advanced Internet security technology to protect your personal financial information against unauthorized access.
For more information on our Online Banking security measures click here.
Protect Yourself from Fraudulent E-mails
Criminals attempt to steal personal financial information (account numbers, passwords, Social Security Numbers) and other sensitive or confident information by sending fraudulent e-mails or redirecting you to phony websites that appear similar to, if not identical to, a legitimate one. This is referred to as "Spoofing" or "Phishing".
The e-mails will likely warn of a serious issue that requires your immediate attention or requests that you "update," "validate," or "confirm" your account information. You may be directed to click a link or call a telephone number.
We will never e-mail you asking for personal information
If you receive an e-mail from any financial institution, or government agency, directing you to a website or telephone number that asks for your account number, social security number, credit/debit card number, or other personal information, do not provide this information. It is an attempt by criminals to gather information and steal your identity.
If you are in doubt about an e-mail you received from us, another institution, or government agency always contact the company using the telephone number on your bank statement or in the phone book. Alternatively, directly type the company's URL into your browser and proceed to log into your account. Do not click any links included in the e-mail. Do not use any phone numbers provided in the e-mail.
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has provided the following valuable tips to assist you in protecting yourself from Identity Theft schemes.
- If you get an e-mail or pop-up message that asks for personal or financial information, do not reply. And don't click on the link in the message, either.
- Use anti-virus software and a firewall, and keep them up to date.
- Don't e-mail personal or financial information.
- Review credit card and bank account statements as soon as you receive them.
- Be cautious about opening any attachment or downloading any files from e-mails.
Please refer to: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/ for more details.
Remember, we will never e-mail you asking for personal information.
If you receive such an e-mail, don't provide any information. If you think you have been a victim of this crime by providing information, please contact your financial institution immediately.
Disclosures
For Online Banking disclosure, click here.
For Online Bill Pay disclosure, click here.
Privacy
To read the Privacy Statement of The Washington Savings Bank website, click here.
