Fraud Education Center
LEARN HOW TO protect yourself from FRAUD.
Welcome to Park State Bank’s Fraud Education Center, your go-to resource for staying informed and protecting yourself from fraud and scams. We’re committed to keeping you safe, so check back often for new updates and helpful tips.
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If you believe you are a victim of identity theft:
- Contact the fraud departments of the 3 major credit bureaus:
- Equifax: 888-378-4329 or www.equifax.com(Opens in a new Window)(Opens in a new Window)(Opens in a new Window)
- Experian: 888-397-3742 or www.experian.com(Opens in a new Window)(Opens in a new Window)(Opens in a new Window)
- TransUnion: 888-909-8872 or www.transunion.com(Opens in a new Window)(Opens in a new Window)(Opens in a new Window)
- Notify your financial institution.
- Inform your credit issuers.
- File a police report with your local law enforcement.
For additional information and advice you can call the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Hotline toll free at 877-438-4338 or visit the following websites:
- National Resource for Identity Theft(Opens in a new Window)(Opens in a new Window)(Opens in a new Window)
- Identity Theft Resource Center