Archive for January 2013
Identity Theft
Bank of New Madrid is committed to ensuring your information is secure by using every means possible. This includes implementing the latest and most advance security based technology available today: Latest intrusion prevention system Military grade firewall device Running the most current operating systems on the newest servers available today Full time IT staff, monitoring…
Read MoreProtecting Consumers Against Data Breaches
The possibility of the average consumer becoming a victim of a data breach grows with each new advancement in the electronic age. A data breach occurs when sensitive or confidential information—driver’s license numbers, medical records, Social Security numbers, bank or credit card account numbers—is stolen, copied or used by an unauthorized person. As recently as…
Read MoreTips to Teach Children How to be Financially Responsible
April is National Financial Literacy Month and your community banker encourages parents to take this opportunity to teach your children the importance of financial responsibility. By making financial education a family priority, children will learn the importance of budgeting, saving, investing and using credit wisely. The path for financial success starts in the home and…
Read MorePower of Attorney 101: The Basics
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that authorizes another person or persons to handle your financial, legal, and in some cases your health matters. This can be a very helpful document if you are unavailable – for example if you are traveling abroad and have a loan closing to attend. A POA…
Read MoreWhat to do after a car accident?
Free tool helps consumers protect themselves, their property and their identities Jefferson City, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Insurance is offering a new smartphone app that walks drivers through the crucial steps to take if they’re in a car accident. Although car accidents happen every day, a recent survey from the National Association of…
Read MoreAccount Takeover Threat Resurfaces
There is a new threat in the Account Takeover space. The Ramnit Worm has resurfaced and is reportedly targeting Facebook users. The Ramnit worm targeted online banking accounts and corporate networks in 2011 and is now targeting Facebook users. This is particularly concerning to us here at the bank. Our concern is that we are…
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