Firstbanks.com - Security Center

	Protect your personal information - only give out this information if you know how it will be used or shared and you've initiated the contact.
	Provide your Social Security Number or Driver's License number only when absolutely necessary.
	Don't keep unnecessary information in your wallet or purse.
	Check your credit report at least once a year.
	Review your account statements promptly and report any discrepancies or suspicious transactions immediately.
	Shred or tear up statements, checks, credit card solicitations, charge receipts, expired cards and documents containing personal information.
	Promptly pick up delivered mail and deposit outgoing mail at a postal mailbox or the post office.
Reporting identity theft
	Contact your First Bank branch location immediately.
	Contact the Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Hotline at 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338).
	Report the theft of mail to your local postal inspector.
	Contact the three main credit bureaus to report fraud and request copies of your credit report. Fraud flags and statements will be added to your report saying that all potential creditors should contact you to verify credit applications.
		Equifax - to report fraud, call 1-800-525-6285. To request a copy of your credit report, call 1-800-685-1111.
		Experian - to report fraud or request a copy of your credit report, call 1-888-397-3742.
		TransUnion - to report fraud, call 1-800-680-7289. To request a copy of your credit report, call 1-800-916-8800.