We are dedicated to protecting our clients and their finances, which is why we are excited to announce our newest article, Fight Back Against Fraud! Monthly you will find tips and advice to practically protect yourself, loved ones, and assets from becoming victimized by fraud. Recently, there has been an uptick in mail fraud, which can impact consumers of all ages. To better protect yourself from mail fraud, follow the suggestions below.
If you do not have a locked mailbox, please do not put checks in them. Fraudsters in our area are stealing checks out of mailboxes and then changing the name on the check and cashing it. There are a several ways to avoid this:
Use Bill Pay on the Bank of Bozeman website to pay your bills. We do not charge a fee for personal accounts.
- Visit the merchant’s site and pay your bill directly.
- If you are a business owner, use an ACH program to pay all of your bills. We have an ACH program available for our business account clients.
- If you must pay the bill via check, take it directly to the merchant or drop it off in the secured mail bin at the post office.
If you have additional questions about mail fraud and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim, call our team at 406-587-5626.