Fraud Alerts & Safety Tips 
February 2013  

4 Tips to Prevent ATM Card Skimming 

ATM card skimming is approaching a billion-dollar issue worldwide, and occurs all across America.  The next time you need cash fast from an ATM, look closely at the card reader before swiping your card.  Read this article
Loan Modification Scams Targeting Homeowners
Several mortgage customers of The Peoples Community Bank have reported receiving numerous offers from companies offering to lower their interest rate, modify their payment schedule and/or reduce their monthly payment.  Read this article

5 Safety Tips to Combat Phishing Scams

The Peoples Community Bank is warning consumers not to fall victim to a sudden increase in phishing scams that have been reported in states around the country.   To avoid becoming the victim of a phishing scam, follow these tips.  Read this article

Mortgage Auditing Scams Reported

We are informing you about a scam reported recently by several of our mortgage customers.  These customers received a one-page letter, which claims that "you may be owed a refund of several thousand dollars from your mortgage lender."  Read this article 

3 Important Mobile Security Tips

Surely, going mobile with the latest technologies is great.  However, you still need to monitor and protect your mobile device from security threats.  Here are three important tips to help keep your mobile device, and the information contained within it, safe from theft.  Read this article 

Mobile Banking App Helps Minimize Security Risk

Studies show that mobile browsers are more susceptible than traditional web browsers to threats like phishing, website spoofing, and man-in-the-middle attacks than the mobile app.  Download our Mobile Banking App for your iPhone, iPad or Android-powered mobile device today. 

Contact Us

The Peoples Community Bank
222 W. Commercial St.
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 795-2120
(800) 795-2151
 


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