Committed to educating our customers on fraud prevention
For questions relating to fraud, call (763) 972-3385 or (952) 472-5556 or contact us at reportfraud@mnlb.bank.
For questions relating to fraud, call (763) 972-3385 or (952) 472-5556 or contact us at reportfraud@mnlb.bank.
Minnesota Lakes Bank is committed to educating our customers on fraud and identity theft protection. Minnesota Lakes Bank will not send you unsolicited e-mails with embedded links or pop-up windows that ask for confidential information.
It is important that you report fraudulent activities quickly to put a stop to the fraud and minimize the impact these activities could have on your finances. Learn about methods used to attempt fraud, and how to protect your financial information and personal identity.
The security of your assets and information is a top priority for Minnesota Lakes Bank. Fraud is committed in every society and economy, but we use leading edge systems and technology to help secure data storage and transmission and provide round the clock monitoring in an effort to combat fraud.
Report any suspected fraud or identity theft activity concerning your accounts or services immediately to Minnesota Lakes Bank from 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays. If after hours or on a weekend or holiday, report it promptly the next business day.
If you suspect you’re the victim of identity theft, you should contact these agencies:
Contact your credit card companies if you suspect your credit card numbers have been compromised.
Credit Bureau Fraud Hotlines:
THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY LAW. Read more at FTC.gov. You have the the right to a free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 877-322-8228, the ONLY authorized source under Federal law.
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There are two principal methods of getting something from others illegally. Either you physically force someone to give you what you want, or you trick them out of their assets. Fraud always involves deception, confidence, and trickery. No definite and invariable rule can be laid down as a general proposition in defining fraud, as it includes surprise, trickery, cunning and unfair ways by which another is cheated.
The potential for fraud exists with virtually every transaction you conduct. To aid in the prevention of fraud, check out our tips on how to be alert and what you can do to minimize your risk of fraud.
Identity theft takes place when someone steals your personal information (such as your name, social security or bank account number) to commit fraud. These thieves use the information to repeatedly commit fraud in an attempt to duplicate your identity. Take action to minimize the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft.