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Fraud Alerts/Safety Tips
February 8, 2012:
Clients report that they’ve received an automated call saying their debit card or account has been locked. These calls are not coming from Blackhawk Bank and are phishing attempts! Do not respond by entering your personal information, and monitor your account closely. Immediately report any suspicious activity.
In the case of a debit card, clients are instructed to press 1 to continue, then are instructed to enter their debit card number so it can be reactivated. In the case of an account, they are asked to press 3 for additional assistance.
•If you have given your card information, your card has been compromised and should be shut down and replaced.
•If you did not give your card information, please continue to use your card, but monitor your account for any suspicious activity.
•If you have given your account number, monitor your account and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Blackhawk Bank would never ask our clients to enter their information into an automated system. We would always identify ourselves when we call you, and we wouldn’t ask you to tell us your card or account numbers when we call.
September 7, 2011:
The following fraudulent email was received by a number of Blackhawk Bank employees as well as bank clients. Rule to remember: The FDIC will NEVER send you an email asking for personal information or asking you to install upgrades.

From: govdelivery [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 7:46 AM
To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.com; XXXXXXXXXX.com; XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.com
Subject: Update for your banking account.
Dear clients,
Your account ACH and Wire transactions have been temporarily stopped for your maintenance, due to the expiration of your security version. To download and install the newest upgrades, click here.
As soon as it is set up, your transaction abilities will be fully restored… READ MORE
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