In today's world, consumers must safeguard their personal information and be aware of many fraudulent activities. Benchmark wants to help you by providing resources that will assist you in protecting yourself, online and offline. 

About Phishing

Please use caution if you receive any e-mails that ask you to provide confidential information or to click links to visit web pages that ask you to provide confidential information. This practice is known as "phishing," and many of these fraudulent e-mails may appear to be from an official or trusted source. However, many such e-mails are sent by criminals attempting to trick recipients into providing information like user names and passwords.

Reputable companies would never send e-mails asking you to provide confidential information via e-mail. Clicking links within these messages could place malicious files or applications on your computer. If you receive any suspect messages, do not reply to the e-mail. Instead, delete the message from your inbox.

Fighting Fraud

To learn how you can fight against fraud, check out the resources below:

How We Protect You
SecurLOCK Debit Card Monitoring Service
Visa Debit Card Protection Program
 

How You Can Protect Yourself
Download SecurLOCK Equip for Your Benchmark Cards

Keeping Your Personal Information and Data Safe
Manage Your Privacy on Internet-Connected Devices
Tips for Creating a Strong Password for Internet Banking
 

Identity Theft
Identity Thieves' Latest Scams
Identity Thieves Target Kids as Well as Adults
What to Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised
 

Scams and Fraud
Beware of Phony Sweepstakes Prizes
Don't Become a Target
Protect Yourself from the "Grandparent Scam"
Text Message Spam

For the most up-to-date information about scams and fraud, visit the Federal Trade Commission's Scam Alerts page.