At First Northern Bank and Trust, we understand that education is the key to prevention. The more you know about how fraud can occur, the more steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. We encourage you to review the helpful tips and updates on this page.
If, at any time, you feel that your personal information or bank account has been compromised, call 1-800-344-2274 immediately and request assistance.
If, at any time, you feel that your personal information or bank account has been compromised, call 1-800-344-2274 immediately and request assistance.
Identity Theft
• Identity Theft Prevention: Learn how to protect yourself.
• Has Your Identity Been Stolen? Take action now.
How to Protect your Personal Information
• Telephone: What is vishing (voice phishing)?
• Loan Applications: Stop credit reporting agencies from selling your data.
• Email: Phishing is a serious threat.
• Telephone: Beware of phishing scams when you answer the phone.
• Texts and SMS Messages: Smishing Scams
• Security: How to control access to your confidential, personal data.
Cybersecurity News
12-2022: Volume 3, Issue 2
Online and Mobile Banking
• Online Banking: Best Practices
• Mobile Device Security: Take action now to help safeguard your devices.
• Third-Party Bill Pay Warning: DOXO is not affiliated with First Northern Bank and Trust.
Beware of Deceptive Notices
• If you’ve received solicitations that reference First Northern Bank and Trust by name to make you take them seriously, the messages are not from us. Learn more, including how to identify our official messages.
Social Media
• Learn how to protect yourself from scammers who sell using Social Media.
Business Alerts
• How to help protect your company from Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks.