Security Information & Alerts

At State Farm Bank®, we want you to experience the confidence that comes from knowing your personal identity and account information are safe and secure. We are providing you with some useful information and tips on how to keep your account protected and how to protect yourself from fraud. You will learn the important steps you need to take if you believe your account information or cards were lost or stolen.

Alerts

January 8, 2013 – State Farm Bank® – Customers Receive Falsified Emails from State Farm Bank®
State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers reported receiving a falsified email from State Farm Bank.

September 27, 2012 – Customers Receive Falsified Emails from State Farm Bank®
State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers reported receiving a falsified email from State Farm Bank.

July 23, 2012 – Customers Receive Falsified Emails from State Farm® Agents
State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers reported receiving a falsified email from a State Farm Agent.

May 22, 2012 – Online Dating Scam Special Alert!!!
An increasing number of criminals are using online dating sites to prey on and defraud others.

April 2, 2012 – Customers Receive Falsified Emails from State Farm Bank®
State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers reported receiving a falsified email from State Farm Bank.

March 6, 2012 – Customers Receive Falsified Emails from a Company Claiming to be affiliated with State Farm®
State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers reported receiving an email from a company representing themselves as part of State Farm.

November 21, 2011 – Customers Receive Falsified Emails From State Farm Bank®
State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers reported receiving a falsified email from State Farm Bank.

October 28, 2011 – Customers Received Fraudulent Text Message from State Farm Bank
Customers and non-customers reported receiving a fraudulent text message from State Farm Bank.

October, 12, 2011 – Customers Received Falsified Letter from State Farm Bank
State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers reported receiving a falsified email from State Farm Bank.

May 18, 2011 – Mortgage Lawsuit Scam Letter
State Farm Bank® has learned some mortgage customers have received a letter regarding a class-action lawsuit solicitation. 

February 17, 2010 – Bank Customers Solicited for Sensitive Information
State Farm Bank® customers have reported receiving phishing emails soliciting user ID, password, Social Security Number, and ATM card numbers.

February 12, 2010 – Bank Customers Offered Deposits into Their Accounts
State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers have reported receiving phishing emails soliciting a loan to assist a foreign investor in purchasing land or to receive a charitable donation.

November 12, 2009 – Rejected Automated Clearing House (ACH) Transactions
State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers have reported receiving falsified email from the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA).

July 3, 2007 – Fraudulent Correspondence Claiming to be from the FDIC
Fraudulent correspondence bearing the FDIC’s name continues to be mailed, faxed and e-mailed. This correspondence is being used in illegal schemes to collect sensitive personal information, such as bank account numbers, and to steal money and other assets.

Security Safeguards and Fraud Prevention

Financial Cards and ATM Safety

Common sense measures you can take to protect yourself at an ATM machine, your financial cards, and your PIN numbers.

Purchases and Online Security

Tips to help ensure your financial transactions and information stays safe when you purchase and bank online.

Rights and Privileges

Understand the protections available with your financial card and your responsibilities in cases of a lost or stolen card, or if you have potentially fraudulent charges.

Browser Security

Protecting your information begins with your browser. Learn what browsers offer the best security, and how to ensure your digital communication with State Farm remains protected.

Scams

As society invents new ways to communicate and conduct business, consumers are targeted by scams through a variety of channels. These are tips to help you recognize, report, and avoid falling victim to scams.

Preventing E-Mail Fraud/Phishing

Learn how to recognize and avoid the rapidly growing form of Internet fraud known as phishing. This helps you understand and recognize the type of emails you will, and will not, receive from State Farm Bank®.

Identity Theft Resources

Learn about governmental and financial industry services available to help protect you from identity theft and assist in your recovery if you have experienced identity theft.