Identity Protection Awareness

Old Harbor Bank will never approach a customer or request personal information via email.

Personal Security

• Secure personal information in your home especially if you employ outside help, outside service work or live with roommates
  
• Find out who has access to your personal information at work, verify that this information is in a secure location and that it is disposed of properly
  
• Don’t give out personal information over the phone, through mail or over the internet unless you have initiated the contact or are sure you know who you are dealing with
  
• Guard your mail and trash from theft
  
• Keep your social security card and passport in a secure location
  
• Keep you wallet or purse in a safe location while you are at work
  

Computer Security

• Update virus protection software regularly
  
• Do not download files from strangers or click on hyperlinks from people you do not know
  
• Utilize a firewall, especially if you have high speed internet or an “always on” connection to the internet
  
• When submitting information online, look for the “lock” logo on the status bar at the bottom of your screen
  
• Try to not store personal and financial information on a laptop
  
• Delete personal information stored on your computer prior to disposing of it
  
• Read website privacy policies