Security Tips
The Hometown Savings Bank encourages these security techniques when you use Internet Banking.
- THSB will never e-mail or phone you to ask for your password, PIN, or any other personal information. If this ever happens, do not give out any personal information and please contact us immediately.
- Never reveal your password to anyone or leave your password anywhere that someone else can obtain and use it.
- Change your password on a regular basis.
- Do not reuse passwords among different log ins.
- Use the log out button to end each Internet Banking session. Do not use the back button, or 'X' to exit the site.
- Balance your account on a regular basis. Online Banking and Mobile Banking makes it easy!
Mobile Banking Tips
Keep in mind these best practices to avoid Mobile Banking risks.
- Don't use public Wifi for mobile banking
- Be aware of your surrounds when using Mobile Banking (shoulder surfers)
- Keeping phone software up-to-date
- Keep Apps up-to-date
- Never share your Mobile Banking Credentials
- Be caution if someone offers to deposit money into your account through Online/Mobile Banking
- Be caution who has acces to your phone using Bio Metrics
- Password protect your phone
Cyber Security
Cyber criminals make it their goal to scam individuals. To learn more about ways to protect yourself, please visit our Cyber Security Awareness Page.
FDIC Consumer News Article
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation published this consumer news article with good information on scams. To view the Consumer News Article, click here.