- Only print your name and address on your checks. Don’t include your driver’s license, social security number, or home phone number.
- Store your checks, deposit slips, bank statements, and canceled checks in a secure and locked location. Never leave your checkbook in your vehicle or out in the open.
- When writing checks to pay credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number or credit card number on the “Memo” line, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number.
- Unless needed for tax purposes, destroy old canceled checks, account statements, deposit tickets, and ATM receipts. The personal information on these items may help someone impersonate you and take money from your account.
- When you receive a new check order, make sure all of the checks are accounted for. Report missing checks to your bank immediately.
- Should you fail to receive your order by mail, alert the bank. Checks could have been stolen from your mailbox or lost in transit.
- Don’t leave blank spaces on the payee and amount lines.
- Don’t make a check payable to cash. If lost or stolen, the check can be
cashed by anyone. - Never endorse a check until you are ready to cash or deposit it. The
information can be altered if it is lost or stolen. - Reconcile your bank statement within 30 days of receipt in order to detect any irregularities. Otherwise, you may become liable for any losses due to check fraud.
Notices & Disclosures
Jefferson Bank is chartered under the laws of the State of Texas and by state law is subject to regulatory oversight by the Texas Department of Banking. Any consumer wishing to file a complaint against Jefferson Bank should contact the Texas Department of Banking through one of the means indicated below:
- In Person or U.S. Mail : 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78705-4294
- Telephone No: (877) 276-5554, Fax No.: (512) 475-1313
- Email: [email protected]
- (link sends e-mail)
- Website: www.dob.texas.gov
Investment and Insurance Products are:
- Not insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency
- Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate
- Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested
Deposit products offered by Jefferson Bank. Member FDIC
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