IRAs, health savings accounts, and checking accounts are much more than just necessary technicalities; they represent you—and your loved ones’—resources to draw upon long term. The team at Wayne Bank and Trust Company knows this, and for well over a century, they’ve been helping clients see to it that their nest eggs are safe and secure.

What are some tips for protecting yourself against fraud? Checking your account activity regularly—say, once every couple of days—is key. Doing so is an easy and foolproof way to make sure no questionable activity is afoot.

It’s also a good idea not to leave your card “open-ended,” so to speak. It’s quite common to leave your tab open at the bar, but it’s never wise to do so unless you know and trust the business/employees in question.

You should also be careful with online debit card purchases. Shop only and exclusively at well-established sites with well-known and hermetically sealed security features, and always look for a padlock symbol on the lower right-hand side of the screen as you’re checking out. If you don’t see one, cancel the transaction.

Moreover, remember to never give out any personal info via email/telephone—and request a credit report once a year. It’s free, and keeping abreast of any activity, even if you’re wholly confident in your security, is always better than being blindsided.

To find out more, contact Wayne Bank and Trust Company at (765) 935-5222 today or visit them online. When it comes to your security, “safety first” is the first and last line of your best defense against theft, so run with the adage that an ounce of prevention in worth a pound of cure, and reach out today.