Secure your Account - Online Banking Tips
In a time where AI-driven scams and cybercrime are rapidly increasing, staying vigilant is more important than ever. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated, using advanced tools to steal personal information, impersonate trusted institutions, and gain access to online accounts. Protecting yourself starts with understanding the simple steps you can take to strengthen your security. Below are some key tips to help safeguard your online banking accounts and keep your information secure.
Online Banking Safety Tips
💻 Use Strong, Unique Passwords
Create complex passwords with at least 12 characters, using a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
Ex: Jk_x4$020@5$d
Avoid reusing passwords across multiple sites—if one account becomes compromised, others quickly follow.
💻 Update Security Questions Wisely
Choose information that is not easy to harvest from social media or public records.
Avoid Using:
- Family names
- Former addresses
- Birthplaces
- Pet names
Instead, consider using answers that only you would know, or even using intentionally incorrect (but memorable) phrases.
💻 Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Two-factor authentication adds a powerful layer of protection by requiring a second confirmation—usually through text or email—before allowing someone to log in.
Benefits include:
- Blocking unauthorized access attempts
- Immediate alerts if someone tries to login without your knowledge.
- Stronger overall account protection.
🕵🏼♂️ Monitor Account Activity Regularly
Monitor your account for suspicious activity. Twin City Bank updates transactions daily, making it easy to catch suspicious activity early.
🚫Keep Login Information Private
Never share your username or password with anyone – not even friends or family.
Twin City Bank offers secure options for adding a view‑only user or a bookkeeper without giving access to your personal login details or transaction capabilities. You control exactly what they can see.
🚨 Act Quickly if Something Doesn’t Look Right
If you notice unfamiliar activity, receive a login alert you didn’t initiate, or suspect someone has accessed your information:
Contact us immediately!
📞 (360) 414‑4101
📧 TCBTellers@TwinCityBank.com
Prompt action helps prevent further damage and allows our team to secure your account quickly.