Fraud can happen in a matter of moments, but catching it early can make all the difference. One of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your finances is by setting up account alerts. These real-time notifications can help you spot suspicious activity quickly and take action before more damage is done.
Account alerts are customizable, real-time notifications you can receive via text, email, or app push notifications, sent by your financial institution to inform you of account activity. These alerts help monitor spending, avoid fees on negative balances, and enhance your account’s security by providing instant transaction awareness and notifications.
Rather than relying on monthly statements or checking transactions online, setting up these alerts can help you stay informed and up to date on every transaction on your account.
How This Helps
Scammers act quickly and rely on timing, hoping their victims don’t notice the fraudulent transactions until it’s too late. By setting up alerts, it takes that advantage away.
With the right alerts in place, you can:
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Catch unauthorized transactions right away.
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Monitor unusual activity, like large purchases or withdrawals.
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Know when your login information is used
The sooner fraud is detected on your account, the sooner it can be resolved.
Alerts You Can Activate Now
With over 10 different alerts you can turn on, here are some of the top alerts you can consider activating:
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Debit and Credit Card transactions
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Automatic Deposits and Withdrawals
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Login and Security alerts
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Daily Account Balance
Enabling these alerts lets you better monitor your accounts and act quickly if you notice any failed login attempts.
Turning on Alerts
Turning on your alerts inside of P1FCU’s Digital Banking is easy. Be sure your contact information is up to date, so you receive alerts and security notifications when you need them.
Here are the steps to follow:
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Log in to Digital Banking
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Select More
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Select Services
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Select Alerts
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Choose the type of alerts you wish to receive.
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Choose your notification preference.
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Receive updates within minutes.
By utilizing these real-time notifications, you can stop the fraudsters in their tracks.
Fraud prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the simplest tools are the most powerful. Account alerts act as your early warning system, helping you stay one step ahead of scammers and in control of your finances.
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