There have been a number of reports about fraudulent phone calls from a restricted number. The phone call states that “your debit card has been deactivated, please call with your PIN and card number so we can reactivate your card.” These calls are not from CitizensFirst. They are fraudulent calls. Please do not give out any personal information or card numbers.

According to the FBI, identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. Identity theft is a crime where someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data. This stolen data is used to access existing accounts, create new credit accounts (credit cards, car loans, etc.), purchase merchandise and establish services (cell phones, cable, etc.) in the name of the victim.

• name
• address
• social security number
• driver's license number
• calling card number
• creditcard number
• ATM card number & PIN

Everyone has a right to place a Consumer ID Theft Alert (also known as a "Security Alert") in their consumer reports to warn anyone who receives information from the report that their identity may have been used without their consent. This "Security Alert" notifies the finanical institution that your identity may have been stolen and to take extra precautions to verify your identity.

If you believe your identity has been stolen, or would like to learn more about preventing your identity from being stolen, please visit the Federal Trade Commission's website http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft or any of links listed to the right.