Identity theft occurs when someone uses your name, Social Security Number, credit card number or other personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. That’s why it’s important to protect your personal information. When your personal information is accidentally disclosed or deliberately stolen, taking certain steps quickly can minimize the potential for theft of your identity. If you believe your Amalgamated Bank information has been compromised, please contact your branch immediately. Click here for a listing of branch locations and phone numbers.

To learn more about how you can help protect yourself from identity theft and what to do if you should become a victim, check out the following:

• The Federal Trade Commission's website contains important information about protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud. Click here to visit the site.

• The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has released an on-line multimedia educational tool to assist you in protecting yourself from identity thieves. The presentation features valuable tips to safeguard your computer and personal information and it provides guidelines on the action to be taken if your personal information has been compromised. Please click here to access this presentation.