Security & Fraud Prevention
There are a number of ways to protect personal information, beginning with awareness. Typical fraud schemes include Phishing, SMiShing and Vhishing. They are done with the intent to obtain information that will help perpetrate fraud. Be wary of unsolicited contact from Financial institutions. MidCountry Bank partners with you in keeping information secure.
Here’s how we all play a part in the fight against fraud:
Make Holiday Fraud Prevention a Priority
The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it’s also a peak period for fraud. According to a 2025 J.D. Power study, 61% of consumers worry about fraud during the holidays, and nearly one in three Americans reported experiencing financial fraud within the past...
Be Aware of Fraud Schemes
Phone scams are no joke. Scammers target millions of Americans every year. Many people fall victim to scams for a variety of reasons. Common scams play upon a consumer’s fears. One of the most infamous phone scams, the IRS scam, has stolen over millions of dollars...
How You Can Protect Yourself Online
The benefits of online banking are abundant if you take the proper steps to protect yourself and use the internet wisely. Do you know who, or what, is in your computer? Here are ways you can keep yourself safer online. Don’t use obvious passwords like birthdays,...
How You Can Protect Yourself Online
The benefits of online banking are abundant if you take the proper steps to protect yourself and use the internet wisely. Do you know who, or what, is in your computer? Here are ways you can keep yourself safer online. Don’t use obvious passwords like birthdays,...
Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. Scams aren’t so scary when you know what to...
Be Aware of Fraud Schemes
Phone scams are no joke. Scammers target millions of Americans every year. Many people fall victim to scams for a variety of reasons. Common scams play upon a consumer’s fears. One of the most infamous phone scams, the IRS scam, has stolen over millions of dollars...
How MidCountry Bank Protects You
At MidCountry Bank, your security is a top priority for us. We have leading firewall and network security technology as well as a readiness plan in place for when we are alerted that customer security may be in jeopardy. Here are things that help accomplish our goal...
If You Are a Victim of Identity Theft or Fraud
Our goal is to keep your information and money as safe and secure as possible. Please report any suspected fraud immediately. Notify the authorities Notify our Customer Care Team 877-874-7376 and close the affected accounts Notify your credit agency to monitor thief...