Precautions must be taken to ensure your personal information and finances are secure when banking online.
The first important piece to look for is if the bank displays the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) logo to attest to the bank’s insurance status, especially when deciding on a new bank. You may also want to check out the Bank Find website at https://research.fdic.gov/bankfind/ to find additional information about the bank and be sure they are registered.
When accessing the bank’s website, verify the web address. Fraudulent websites might have names similar to a legitimate bank...
