Fraud Prevention & Security
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At Green Belt Bank & Trust, your security is one of our top priorities.
Scammers are always finding new ways to target individuals and businesses, but we’re here to help you stay ahead and help if trouble ever occurs. Below you’ll find helpful fraud prevention tips, trusted resources and action to take if you suspect fraud.
Quick Tips from Green Belt Bank’s Fraud Specialist
Monitor your accounts regularly for unusual activity.
Never share personal information by phone, text, or email unless you’re certain who you’re speaking with.
Watch for phishing scams which are fraudulent emails and websites attempting to scam you. Red flags are grammatical errors, unfamiliar pop-ups, urgent demands and suspicious links.
Shop Safely by using Tap with your debit or credit card in person and ensuring you’re checking out from secure websites (https) online.
Report suspicious activity right away — if you need to report debit card fraud, the contact info for the fraud center is blow.
Fraud Center Contact Information
We suggest customers add these phone numbers to their phones if the fraud center catches suspicious activity and contacts you
Phone number: 800-237-8990
Short code: 96923
Green Belt Bank’s Trusted Resources
For additional fraud education and prevention tools, visit the Iowa Bankers Association’s Fraud Resource Center.
Additional Resources
Credit Bureaus
- Experian: 888-397-3742
- Equifax: 888-378-4329
- TransUnion: 800-916-8800
Social Security Administration
- General: 800-772-1213
- Waterloo, IA: 888-456-9554
- Mason City, IA: 866-365-6708
Federal Trade Commission
- ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- Help Line: 877-382-4357
Your financial security matters to us.
By staying informed and working together, we can keep your money safe and give you peace of mind. After all, when you bank with us, you Bank on Trust.