Fraud Prevention
It's our top priority to keep your personal financial information secure.
When banking with PCSB, you can rest assured that your sensitive financial information is protected. Not to mention, we make it our responsibility to update our customers on fraudulent activity in the Lower Hudson Valley, NY areas we operate in. The following Fraud Protection and Identity Theft resources serve as seasonal security alerts for our customers, as well as tips on how to stay safe and protected.
For additional information, visit our Identity Theft Protection resources and Security Center.
Common Scams and Crimes
Learn about common scams and crimes and get tips to help prevent you avoid becoming a victim.Learn More
How To Avoid a Government Impersonator Scam
Scammers pretend to be calling you from government agencies like the Social Security Administration and the IRS. Or say they work for Medicare.Learn More
Tips to Avoid Holiday Scams
Whether you’re the buyer or the seller, there are a number of ways you can protect yourself — and your wallet. Understand how to practice good cybersecurity hygiene, know who you're buying from or selling to, be careful how you pay, and be sure to monitor the shipping process.Learn More
Deed Theft
Deed theft occurs when someone takes the title to someone’s home without the homeowner’s knowledge or approval, through forgery or fraud. Understand the common ways scammers steal deeds, and if you're a homeowner living in NYC, know how to keep your home protected.Learn More
Check Fraud
Check fraud is on the rise and continues to be the number one payment method used in fraud schemes. Although the use of checks has declined overall, check fraud has increased. Fraudsters merely need a photo or a copy of a check to make a profit. Learn how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of check fraud.Learn More
Impersonation Scams
Impersonation scams, sometimes referred to as imposter scams, are one of the most common types of scams. These types of scams involve fraudsters contacting their victims via text message, phone call, or email, and posing as a commonly known business, financial institution or government agency. Learn how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of impersonation scams.
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