Tips

At Bank of the Carolinas, we are committed to the safety of our customers and their money. As part of this commitment, we've created this web page to help you protect yourself from Identity Theft. We hope that you will find this page informative, and that by educating yourself you'll make it harder for potential thieves to make you a victim.

Deterring Identity Theft

The best way to deter ID thieves is by educating yourself about their methods. Knowing how thieves steal identities will enable you to take steps to thwart their efforts. Use these tips to help reduce your chances of being targeted.

Taking Action if Your Identity Is Stolen

Here are a number of important steps you should take immediately if you suspect that you have been targeted by an identity thief.

Consumer Fraud Alert (11/12/2008) - Please Read!

Bank of the Carolinas wants to help keep you, our customers, aware of consumer fraud scams being committed by thieves using email and telephone calls to steal your personal and financial information.