Privacy & SecurityEmail Fraud

Platte Valley State Bank Email Standards

For added security Platte Valley State Bank will display your first and last name with the last four digits of your account number in each email that comes from us.

We encourage you to use caution when applying for items via email. In order to safeguard yourself, be sure to verify that the web address provided in an email is accurate. If you receive an email that you feel is suspicious, please inform us immediately.

Email Safety

• Use the latest version of Internet browsers and email programs.
• Review your email service provider's Security Statement. Be cautious about sharing personal information through email.
• Do not open suspicious email attachments; they may contain a virus that can infect your computer. Delete any unwanted email.
• If you are using a public computer, close the email program and Internet browser you are using before you leave.
• Platte Valley State Bank will never ask for you to verify an account number, password, PIN (Personal Identification Number) or social security number within an email.
• It is strongly recommended that you not email confidential information (such as social security numbers, account numbers, mother's maiden name, annual income, source of income, etc.).

Types of Email Fraud

• Phishing occurs when a consumer receives an email falsely claiming to be a legitimate company in an attempt to obtain personal information, such as account numbers, PINs (personal identification numbers), social security numbers, passwords, or other sensitive information.
  
• If you receive an email from Platte Valley State Bank that you suspect is fraudulent and does not meet the guidelines above, please call us.
  
• Avoid opening emails when you do not know the sender. Spamming occurs when an unsolicited email is sent in bulk to a large group of consumers. It is recommended that you delete them immediately. By opening the email you risk the possibility that it may contain a virus and will also result in an increase in unsolicited emails.