Financial Education Center

First Bank Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Protect you or your loved ones from elder abuse scams by reviewing these helpful tips.

Help Avoid Taxpayer Identity Theft

Identity theft is a major financial concern, especially in the area of tax returns. Millions of tax filers in the past decade have attempted to file electronic income tax returns only to find that someone has already filed a return using their Social Security numbers.

How Can I Protect Myself Against Identity Theft?

The chance that someone will assume your identity to open fraudulent bank or credit accounts is increasing as thieves become more sophisticated. The best way to protect yourself is to try to prevent this from happening in the first place.

How to Help Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Now more than ever, it's important to safeguard yourself against identity theft. Here are some steps you can take to partner with your bank in protecting your personal and financial information.

How to Protect Your Small Business from Cyber Threats

Risk management is a key component in any successful business plan. In today's world — where data breaches are common occurrences — it's especially important for business owners to understand the digital risks they face. Are you doing all you can to mitigate the risk of a cyberattack?

Don’t Get Scammed: Amazon and Related Fraudulent Scams on the Rise

It’s no secret that scams and fraudulent activity are at an all-time high. Fraudsters will stop at nothing to gain access to valuable personal information, access account numbers, and/or find ways to illegally receive payment from you in any manner.