Fraud Protection & Reporting
The Power of Relationship Banking

Protecting Yourself
While the Southern First team is always working hard behind the scenes to protect your assets, scammers often target consumers directly in an effort to get you to engage in a fraudulent transaction. We encourage you to educate yourself on the latest scams so you can better identify these tactics when you see them.
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Beware of Spoofing
Spoofing is when criminals disguise an email address, sender name, phone number, or website URL to convince you that you are interacting with a trusted source.
If you are contacted by someone stating they are from the bank, hang up and contact your banker or us directly at 1-877-679-9646.
Reporting Fraud
Step 1
Call your banker directly or reach out to us at 1-877-679-9646.
Step 2
Contact the credit bureau agencies — Equifax, Experian or TransUnion — to lock your credit.
Step 3
Contact your local police department and the FBI at the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).