Fraud & Security Awareness

Stay one step ahead

Tips and resources to help keep you safe. Get ahead of scammers and protect your accounts with proactive guidance from our resident experts

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Best Practices

5 Tips for Protecting Your Information and Money

Questions or concerns about fraud? Call us at 845.336.4444.

Number 1

Be Alert

If you did not initiate the call, or an email is from an unknown or suspicious source, do not provide any information.
Number 2

Safeguard Your Information:

Never share account information or passwords. Log out after each use. Create strong passwords and change them periodically.
Number 3

Monitor Your Accounts:

Review statements regularly, request your free annual credit report, and set up alerts for irregular activity.
Number 4

Protect Your Devices:

Keep your computer, tablet, and phone up to date with the latest software, antivirus, and malware protection.
Number 5

Take Action:

f you notice suspicious activity, notify us and any other applicable parties as soon as possible.

Fraud Deep Dives

Ever wonder how specific scams work? Fraud prevention expert Charles  Protect yourself from fraudulent calls & texts. MHV will never reach out to ask for your account information, and we never send text messages with links. If you receive one claiming to be from us, do not click it — call us directly at 845-336-4444., VP Asset Protection, takes you inside the most common scams — revealing how and why they work.

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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft:

Download our free guide, "The Basics of Identity Theft," to learn more and discover ways to protect your personal and account information.

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Identity Theft eBook
MHV Tools

Tools To Help Protect

IDProtect:

Part of our Perks Package — credit file monitoring, 3-in-1 credit report and score, identity monitoring, and resolution services.

VISA® Fraud Alerts:

Be notified when specified types of transactions happen or when suspected fraud activity occurs.

Account Alerts & Notifications:

Stay on top of your accounts with custom alerts sent by email or text.

Secure Online & Mobile Banking:

Safe, secure access with enhanced login security and multifactor authentication.

Expert Resources

Keep Your Personal Accounts Secure

Tips and best practices from leading experts and government resources.

Phishing Scams: 

Protect yourself from scammers using email or text to trick you.

Online Security:

Steps you can take to protect your computer and your information.

Your Privacy:

How to protect your privacy online and in mobile apps.

Identity Theft:

Things you can do to reduce your risk of identity theft.