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Informative, Interesting & Cool Stuff
As Internet users know, the web is an extraordinary resource for purchasing goods and services, efficient communication and of course, gathering useful information. In fact, there are numerous sites dedicated to protecting you against Internet scams.
For example, the FDIC offers a free video — "Introduction to Identity Theft".
Numerous other federal agencies offer online information on Internet security and scams. Examples include:
The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
The U.S. Department of Justice
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Listed below are other web sites that offer helpful information. However, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
These are links to other web sites created and maintained by other public and/or private organizations. These links are provided as a service to our web site visitors. When you select a link to visit an outside web site, you become subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of that outside web site(s). Further, SussexBank does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of information contained on a linked website. We do not endorse the organizations sponsoring linked websites, and we do not endorse the views they express or the products/services they offer. Further, SussexBank cannot control or guarantee that the owners of these websites will protect your privacy. Be sure to read their privacy policies when you visit their site.
Calling itself “the #1 website dedicated to helping you protect yourself from clever scams - online and offline,” www.scambusters.org provides resources on how to avoid the most popular scams, viruses and urban legends circulating on the internet. Lots of information is immediately available, with access to additional information through a free internet subscription (only your first name and e-mail address is required).
Similarly, www.hoax-slayer.com offers helpful information and many examples of phishing, Internet scams, unsubstantiated stories circulating on the net and e-mails that sound deceptive but are actually true. This is another free subscription (requiring only your e-mail address) that provides lots of information without having to subscribe.
Or if you like, simply type some keywords into your web browser and start surfing.
Lastly, always remember that SussexBank will NEVER e-mail you to request personal information (such as your Social Security number, bank account numbers or passwords) over the Internet. If you ever question the authenticity of any e-mail you receive from us, please follow these steps:
- If there is an attachment to the e-mail, do not open it.
- Close the e-mail, but do not delete it. (We may ask you to forward it to us.)
- Phone the nearest SussexBank office and report the e-mail to the Branch Manager.
- When emailing SussexBank directly always contact us securely by utilizing the contact us button and complete an Information Request Form.
