Phishing alerts and email scams are more prevalent than ever.  Please review all unsolicited email with careful consideration.  The bank will not solicit password, account, or personal information through regular email.  Damascus Community Bank will only request non-public information through the Internet Banking service’s secure email feature.  This is in continuation of the bank’s policy and procedures to protect your information.

NOW AVAILABLE:  To raise awareness about a range of fraud schemes, including phony postal money orders and foreign lottery scams, please take time to review FakeChecks.org . This ABA and USPS sponsored site provides videos, prevention suggestions and even fraud tests.  Don’t be caught uninformed!

For information on phishing, the American Bankers Association Consumer section at http://www.aba.com/ABAEF/033104PHISH.htm provides tips to help you protect your privacy.

Contact the bank with any comments or anytime you question the authenticity of an unsolicited inquiry.