Bank Customers Offered Deposits
Into Their Accounts

On February 12, 2010, State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers reported receiving emails soliciting a loan to assist a foreign investor with purchasing land or to receive a charitable donation. Once the recipient responded to the communication further instructions were emailed to them. Instructions varied, however, they were told that they must open a State Farm Bank checking account and enable on-line access. The individuals were asked to open the account with the understanding they would receive loan proceeds, a charitable donation, or partnership in a land investment. Once the account is opened, funded, and online access enabled, the fraudster attempts to transfer funds electronically into the account in order to subsequently remove funds from the victim’s account at another financial institution.

As a reminder, please do not disclose any personal information if requested via an unsolicited phone call or e-mail. Some examples of personal information include:

• State Farm Bank account number(s)
• Credit card number(s)
• Personal Identification Number(s) (PIN)
• Password(s)
• Social Security Number

If you receive such emails or notifications that are questionable, please report them to your State Farm Agent or contact State Farm Bank® at 1-877-SF4-BANK (1-877-734-2265).