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Texas Urology Group, PA Ian M. Thompson Jr, MD Ian M. Thompson III, MD (210) 960-0081 www.texasurologygroup.com Ian Thompson MD, PA WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD? Denise Smith is a Vice President and a Private Banker in San Antonio for Amegy Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation NA, Member FDIC. An experienced banker, Smith specializes in the healthcare industry. She meets regularly with healthcare experts to stay on top of issues and industry changes that impact the healthcare business. Her goal is to offer clients one-on-one, personalized and comprehensive service. For more information, please contact Smith at 210-343-4502 or email denise.c.smith@amegybank.com. n BY DENISE SMITH AS TECHNOLOGY RAPIDLY CHANGES, YOU ARE MORE PRONE TO FRAUD ATTACKS, SO IT'S ESSENTIAL YOU KNOW HOW TO PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNTS FROM FRAUD. TAKE THE OPPORTUNIT Y TO REVIEW THEM OFTEN TO REDUCE THAT RISK. + Update your personal information so your bank has current phone numbers and email addresses at all times. + Use caution when replying to requests for information, a nd never agree to send money or pr ivate dat a w it h- out con f i r m i n g t he leg it i m a c y of the requestor. + Shred preapprovals for credit cards, destroying cards you no longer use and keeping identification documents in a safe location. + Create difficult passwords that you change frequently and do not share with others. + Keep antivirus software updated to limit your exposure to malware during everyday online banking activities. + Monitor your credit and debit cards by review credit and debit card trans- actions frequently to keep track of your payments. + Enroll to receive text or app messages to detect a suspicious transaction on your debit or credit card. + Notify your bank of your itineraries or last-minute trip changes to help avoid card disruption while traveling. + Use on line bi l l pay to decrea se your r isk for ma i l f raud . Fi nd a ser v ice w it h a n on li ne tool t hat tracks bi l l due dates, schedu les a nd sends pay- ments immediately, a nd debits your account automatica l ly. + S i g n up for e - do c u m ent s . T he s e conven ient , eco -f r iend ly a ccou nt statements a nd notices reduce the cha nce of ma il fraud. + Use a mobi le ba n k i ng app on your t ablet or sma r t phone — a s wel l a s a secu re Wi-Fi net work — t o st ay informed about your accounts while you a re on the go. + A d d b a l a n c e a l e r t s t o w a r n y ou a b ou t m ajor b a l a n c e c h a n ge s t o your accounts. A close work ing relationship w it h your ba nker is key for helping you pre- vent the fraud a nd navigate the process if fraud does occur on your account. M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S S A N A N T O N I O ■ 2 019 0 5 B A N K I N G ❰❰❰❰❰ 0 5