Solvay Bank News

Recently, Equifax experienced a massive data breach affecting approximately 143 million Americans. Names, social security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and in some cases, driver’s license numbers were compromised. 

More information is being released every day about this situation.  Here are some simple things you can do immediately to protect yourself from fraudulent activity.

• Monitor Your Bank Accounts – Review your accounts regularly for fraudulent transactions by registering for Solvay Bank’s Online and Mobile Banking and keep a close eye on your finances.
• Set Up Account Alerts – Receive notifications when a transaction posts to your account and nip potential fraud in the bud. Learn how to set these up at solvaybank.com/onlinebanking.
• Phishing Scams – Be wary of any unsolicited communication that references this security breach. Criminals are likely to take advantage of the situation and craft convincing phishing e-mails.
• Suspicious Phone Calls – Exercise extreme caution when receiving phone calls that ask you to reveal identifiable information. Remember, Solvay Bank will never call and ask for your personal information.
• Check Your Credit Report – Inspect your credit report for any inconsistent or unfamiliar information. You can order a free copy of your credit report at annualcreditreport.gov from any of the three credit reporting agencies. You are entitled to one free report from each once per year.  If you notice any incorrect information on your report, notify these agencies immediately.
• Get Smart About Fraud – Learn more about what you can do to prevent identity theft and fraud from happening. The Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov and identitytheft.gov) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov) are good places to start.

Just to be clear – Solvay Bank was not compromised and your information was not stolen from our Bank.  We take the security of our customers very seriously and hope you will consider utilizing these resources to protect yourself.   It is important to be vigilant at all times when it comes to your personal information and finances.  If you notice any suspicious activity on your Solvay Bank accounts, please notify our Customer Care Department immediately at 315-484-2201.