Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. In order to help its customers who may become victims of identity theft, Franklin Savings Bank is now offering Identity Theft Resolution Services through CyberScout®, one of the nation’s leading providers of identity management services.
Once enrolled in the program, a bank customer who experiences identity theft will be placed in contact with a personal identity theft advocate, who will work with that customer and all appropriate credit bureaus and agencies, private and governmental, through the resolution process. The service also provides one year of credit monitoring and status checks to avoid recurrence. Everyone in the customer’s immediate household family will have this service available to them, including dependents up to age 23 who may be living elsewhere, such as at college. Details of the service are available by contacting the bank or by visiting www.fsbnh.com.
In announcing the availability of this service to bank customers, Jeff Savage, President, stated "As a local community bank, we take the issue of identity theft and our customers’ financial well being very seriously. National research shows that the probability of someone in the United States becoming a victim of identity theft is one in 23. Additionally, most victims do not understand how to go about regaining control of their identity once it has been stolen, and can often spend one year or more trying, often unsuccessfully. The cost of resolution can be enormous in time, aggravation and out-of-pocket expense. That is why we are excited to be able to offer this very valuable, comforting and affordable service to all of our customers and members of their households.”
Franklin Savings Bank, a mutual savings bank, has provided loan, deposit and investment services to the central and lakes region of New Hampshire since 1869. All deposits are insured up to the allowable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The bank has offices in Franklin, Bristol, Boscawen, Tilton, Laconia, New Hampton and Gilford. Investment, insurance and financial planning services are offered through Independence Trust Company, the bank’s wholly owned subsidiary. Franklin Savings bank can be reached at 1-800-372-4445, or online at www.fsbnh.com.
