VOL. 5, ISSUE 3 MARCH 2015

Financial News from FineMarkBy: Cyndy Carlson, Managing Executive

FineMark National Bank & Trust, Vi at Bentley Village

Fort Myers • Bonita Springs • Naples • Palm Beach • Scottsdale • www.fi nemarkbank.com • 239-405-6780Member FDIC. An Equal Housing Lender . Trust and Investment Services are not FDIC insured, are not guaranteed by the bank and may lose value.

Question: How can I protect myself against identity the� ?

Answer: � ieves have become more sophisticated over the years and the chances of someone stealing your identity are increasing. Here are some ideas on how to prevent identity the� from happening to you:

1. When making a store or restaurant purchase, do not let your card out of your sight. 2. Don’t carry your birth certi� cate or Social Security card in your wallet. 3. Call your credit card company immediately if your statement does not show up on

time. For added security, have a locked mailbox installed to avoid mail the� .4. Be sure to use drive-thru ATMs and ATMs inside stores or in well-lit, well-tra� cked areas. 5. Never let anyone see you type in your personal identi� cation number and do not write it on your ATM card.6. Shred pre-approved loan and credit card applications.7. Check your bank statements as soon as you receive them. 8. Order your credit report at least once a year to check for fraudulent activity. 9. Do not give out your social security, credit card or bank account number to anyone who calls you. 10. If you are concerned about a potential scam or if your wallet is lost or stolen, do not wait. Call the police, your

credit card company, your bank, and the three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax and Trans Union). Ask each credit bureau to place a fraud alert on your credit report. � is will alert creditors that your � nancial information may be compromised.

If you have questions about this article or think you have been a victim of identity the� , give us a call at 405-6780 or stop by our o� ce in the West Clubhouse. We would be happy to help.

Women’s Series

Session 3: Estate PlanningMarch 10 • 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

East Clubhouse Private Dining RoomRSVPs Required, Lunch Provided

East Clubhouse Private Dining Room

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

March 17 • 9:00 am - 10:00 am East Clubhouse Private Dining Room

RSVPs Required

Norman Love Confections PresentationMarch 4 • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

West Clubhouse AuditoriumRSVPs Required

Offi ce Hours:Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Moving Update:FineMark is scheduled to move from the West Clubhouse to the former woodshop in

the Community Center at the end of March. Stay tuned for more information.

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