Secure banking is a team effort.

Let’s work together.

What we’re doing to help protect you

We proactively monitor accounts and will contact you if we see certain types of questionable activity. We stay on top of industry standards for security, and we use a variety of tech tools including encryption and firewalls to provide round-the-clock protection.

How you can help protect yourself

A few good ways to start: Stay up-to-date on current scams. Follow good security practices. Go paperless.footnoteDisclosure 1 And use Truist online and mobile bankingfootnoteDisclosure 2 to get access to helpful security tools including alertsfootnoteDisclosure 3 , card controls, and secure payment options.

Cybersecurity awareness

Check out these resources from the American Bankers Association.

Practice safe checks.

Practice Safe Checks.

Better safe than sorry. 
Learn about check fraud.

Banks never ask that.com.

Banks Never Ask That.

Some requests are red flags. 
Learn the signs of a scam.

Three common types of fraud

Knowledge is power. Understanding what to watch out for can help you avoid becoming a victim.

Social engineering

Posing as someone you trust to get you to reveal personal information

Check fraud

Altering a stolen paper check or creating a counterfeit check

Bank impersonation

Pretending to be the bank or a bank employee to trick you into sending money or divulging sensitive information

Small business safety

Keep fraud and security at the top of your list of things to stay informed about when running your business.

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