ABA Bankstuffers

© ABA Bank Stuffers
c/o Financial Education
Corporation
PO Box 213
Kensington, Maryland 20895
Phone: 1-800-886-3346
Fax: 301-942-8500
e-mail:
info@bankstuffers.com

GENERAL TOPICS Account Safety \| Community Involvement \| Consumer Fraud \| Electronic Banking \| FDIC Coverage \| Fraud Alerts \| Saving and Investing
ACCOUNT SAFETY
	ATM Safety (4 panels); Demonstrates the basic ways to use ATMs safely and with confidence by taking just a few precautions.
	Account Hijacking & Identity Theft (4 panels); When customers have their bank accounts taken over by identity thieves, the cost is huge—not just in terms of the money lost, but more importantly, it erodes customer confidence in bank security and the safety of online transactions. By including “Account Hijacking & Identity Theft” in an upcoming mailing to all your customers, you put them on notice that: You are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of their account information You are taking positive steps on your own to prevent account hijacking and other forms of Identity Theft. You are arming them with tested prevention techniques to strengthen security on their end of the Internet highway. Identity Theft in all its forms is growing at an alarming rate. But your bank certainly has the greatest stake of all in Account Hijacking. It is costly to your bank…to your bank customers…and to your bank’s reputation for integrity—arguably your most important asset.
	Authentication in an Electronic Banking Environment (6 panels) Explains multi-factor authentication and layered security and educates customers about the dangers and preventive measures they can take when banking online. Designed to help meet FFIEC consumer education requirements.
	Fraud Alert: Fake Check Scams (4 panels) When you provide this brochure in an upcoming mailing, you will be helping your customers identify How they can fall victim to Fake Check Scams How they can recognize it when they see it How they can prevent it What they can do if they get stung
	Fraud Alert: Protecting Your Credit File (4 panels) Your customers will want to know about the latest line of defense available to them in the battle against identity theft. It is called a Fraud Alert, and is available through the three major credit reporting agencies. You can inform you customers about this important new tool with ABA’s statement stuffer, “Fraud Alert: Protecting Your Credit File.” It will identify for your customers How Fraud Alerts work The different types of Fraud Alerts available How and when to activate a Fraud Alert How to remove a Fraud Alert Contact numbers for each of the reporting agencies offering Fraud Alerts With identity theft growing at an alarming rate, your customers are eager to learn about tools and procedures that will help them safeguard their personal financial information.
	Fraud Update (4 panels) Takes on three of the fastest growing frauds at work today: Advance-Fee Loan Scams Debit Card Fraud Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks With government, consumer groups, financial industry trade associations and private firms all working overtime to rein in these schemes and scams, there is consensus on one key point: *Consumer education is a critical component and, in some cases, the first line of defense* in this costly battle against financial fraud.** In addition to a full description of the scams, “Financial Fraud Update” offers consumer defense tips that will help your customers help themselves.
	Preparing for Emergencies (6 panels) Describes how banks will protect and recover electronic data and information, ensure the availability of cash, continue customer service and otherwise be up and running after a wide-ranging disaster. In addition, it advises customers about measures to: Assure access to cash, valuables and important documents Safeguard critical papers and identification Initiate preventative actions now, such as direct deposit.
	Safe Online Banking (2 panels) directly addresses the growing problem of the widespread “Phishing” scam. Statistics show that your customers are being bombarded with fake solicitations using a bank’s identity…and customers are growing wary of anything they might receive from a bank over the Internet! This brochure assures customers that their bank will never use email to update or confirm anything.
	Tools to Prevent Identity Theft (4 panels); Cases of identity theft are increasing at almost twice the rate originally predicted by experts. This brochure offers ten specific actions consumers can take to help banks provide maximum security for their assets and their good name. UPDATED to include FACT Act protections and free credit reports.
	Fraud Alert: "Phishing" (4 panels); Alerts your customers to one of the most dangerous and prevalent scams now operating—Phishing. *It is especially important* that you educate your customers, because the Phishing scam works by stealing the “look and feel” of a trusted source; such as the victim’s bank, and dupes them into providing confidential financial details like credit card and bank account numbers.
	USA Patriot Act (2 panels): garners customers' cooperation in bank compliance rules requiring identity verification for new customer accounts. The key message: customer cooperation can help in the fight against terrorism.
	Your Good Credit (6 panels), Explains in easy-to-understand language how the FACT Act has made access to credit reports easier…and importantly, educates your customers about how to analyze the report…how to correct errors…how to understand the importance of their credit score.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
	Free Annual Credit Reports (4 panels) cuts through the clutter surrounding this important consumer topic. No hard sell…no misleading information…no unnecessary data. Just the facts your customers need to get their free report. That’s what they want…and what you can deliver to them with this timely brochure. Obtaining the free reports as mandated by the FACT Act Being wary of fake sites and bogus offers that have become so prevalent since the Act went into effect. Reporting a “spoof” web site or phishing scam related to the free credit reports.
	Banks Make A Difference (4 panels); is a great way to educate current and prospective customers about the many contributions banks make to the community and to the local and national economy. Tooting your own horn is good marketing most any time, but especially when banks are competing against aggressive credit unions who try to stake out the high ground of community involvement and service. Key Messages Are: Bank services are for everyone banks provide one-stop service banks invest in their communities banks offer unsurpassed security
CONSUMER FRAUD
	Account Hijacking & Identity Theft (4 panels); When customers have their bank accounts taken over by identity thieves, the cost is huge—not just in terms of the money lost, but more importantly, it erodes customer confidence in bank security and the safety of online transactions. By including “Account Hijacking & Identity Theft” in an upcoming mailing to all your customers, you put them on notice that: You are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of their account information You are taking positive steps on your own to prevent account hijacking and other forms of Identity Theft. You are arming them with tested prevention techniques to strengthen security on their end of the Internet highway. Identity Theft in all its forms is growing at an alarming rate. But your bank certainly has the greatest stake of all in Account Hijacking. It is costly to your bank…to your bank customers…and to your bank’s reputation for integrity—arguably your most important asset.
	Authentication in an Electronic Banking Environment (6 panels) Explains multi-factor authentication and layered security and educates customers about the dangers and preventive measures they can take when banking online. Designed to help meet FFIEC consumer education requirements.
	Fraud Alert: Fake Check Scams (4 panels) When you provide this brochure in an upcoming mailing, you will be helping your customers identify How they can fall victim to Fake Check Scams How they can recognize it when they see it How they can prevent it What they can do if they get stung
	Fraud Alert: "Phishing" (4 panels); Alerts your customers to one of the most dangerous and prevalent scams now operating—Phishing. *It is especially important* that you educate your customers, because the Phishing scam works by stealing the “look and feel” of a trusted source; such as the victim’s bank, and dupes them into providing confidential financial details like credit card and bank account numbers.
	Fraud Alert: Protecting Your Credit File (4 panels) You can inform you customers about this important new tool with ABA’s statement stuffer, “Fraud Alert: Protecting Your Credit File.” It will identify for your customers How Fraud Alerts work The different types of Fraud Alerts available How and when to activate a Fraud Alert How to remove a Fraud Alert Contact numbers for each of the reporting agencies offering Fraud Alerts With identity theft growing at an alarming rate, your customers are eager to learn about tools and procedures that will help them safeguard their personal financial information. Your customers will want to know about the latest line of defense available to them in the battle against identity theft. It is called a Fraud Alert, and is available through the three major credit reporting agencies.
	Fraud Update (4 panels) Takes on three of the fastest growing frauds at work today: Advance-Fee Loan Scams Debit Card Fraud Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks With government, consumer groups, financial industry trade associations and private firms all working overtime to rein in these schemes and scams, there is consensus on one key point: *Consumer education is a critical component and, in some cases, the first line of defense* in this costly battle against financial fraud.** In addition to a full description of the scams, “Financial Fraud Update” offers consumer defense tips that will help your customers help themselves.
	Tools to Prevent Identity Theft (4 panels); Cases of identity theft are increasing at almost twice the rate originally predicted by experts. This brochure offers ten specific actions consumers can take to help banks provide maximum security for their assets and their good name. UPDATED to include FACT Act protections and free credit reports.
	USA Patriot Act (2 panels): garners customers' cooperation in bank compliance rules requiring identity verification for new customer accounts. The key message: customer cooperation can help in the fight against terrorism.
	Safe Online Banking (2 panels) directly addresses the growing problem of the widespread “Phishing” scam. Statistics show that your customers are being bombarded with fake solicitations using a bank’s identity…and customers are growing wary of anything they might receive from a bank over the Internet! This brochure assures customers that their bank will never use email to update or confirm anything.
ELECTRONIC BANKING
	ATM Safety (4 panels); Demonstrates the basic ways to use ATMs safely and with confidence by taking just a few precautions.
	Authentication in an Electronic Banking Environment (6 panels) Explains multi-factor authentication and layered security and educates customers about the dangers and preventive measures they can take when banking online. Designed to help meet FFIEC consumer education requirements.
	Check 21: “Safe Harbor” Disclosure (4 panels); This brochure contains the "Safe Harbor" model language approved by the Federal Reserve Board for use in Check 21 disclosures to consumer customers. Imprinting of bank information in accordance with Federal guidelines is available. *Unsure whether you have a mandatory requirement?* Click here
	Direct Deposit "Direct Deposit" conveys the key messages of safety and convenience, PLUS provides your customers 7 ways they can take advantage of this key bank service, from payroll to direct deposit of regular stock dividends. To bring the point home, "Direct Deposit" gives your customers an at-a-glance matrix showing how direct deposit stacks up against paper checks for Timeliness. Efficiency. Safety & Security.
	Safe Online Banking (2 panels) directly addresses the growing problem of the widespread “Phishing” scam. Statistics show that your customers are being bombarded with fake solicitations using a bank’s identity…and customers are growing wary of anything they might receive from a bank over the Internet! This brochure assures customers that their bank will never use email to update or confirm anything.
FDIC COVERAGE
	FDIC Deposits Coverage (Updated) (4 panels); an updated and revised containing all the latest information about FDIC insurance coverage, including the latest increase in retirement savings coverage. *“How Your Deposits Are Insured”* contains specific examples showing how customers can increase their FDIC coverage to as much as $1,500,000. Importantly, the brochure has been reviewed by FDIC for use by banks. How to maximize FDIC coverage How much coverage goes with each type of account How retirement savings are now insured to $250,000 How to contact FDIC to learn more.
FRAUD ALERTS
	Account Hijacking & Identity Theft (4 panels); When customers have their bank accounts taken over by identity thieves, the cost is huge—not just in terms of the money lost, but more importantly, it erodes customer confidence in bank security and the safety of online transactions. By including “Account Hijacking & Identity Theft” in an upcoming mailing to all your customers, you put them on notice that: You are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of their account information You are taking positive steps on your own to prevent account hijacking and other forms of Identity Theft. You are arming them with tested prevention techniques to strengthen security on their end of the Internet highway. Identity Theft in all its forms is growing at an alarming rate. But your bank certainly has the greatest stake of all in Account Hijacking. It is costly to your bank…to your bank customers…and to your bank’s reputation for integrity—arguably your most important asset.
	Fraud Alert: Fake Check Scams (4 panels) When you provide this brochure in an upcoming mailing, you will be helping your customers identify How they can fall victim to Fake Check Scams How they can recognize it when they see it How they can prevent it What they can do if they get stung
	Fraud Alert: "Phishing" (4 panels); Alerts your customers to one of the most dangerous and prevalent scams now operating—Phishing. *It is especially important* that you educate your customers, because the Phishing scam works by stealing the “look and feel” of a trusted source; such as the victim’s bank, and dupes them into providing confidential financial details like credit card and bank account numbers.
	Fraud Alert: Protecting Your Credit File (4 panels) Your customers will want to know about the latest line of defense available to them in the battle against identity theft. It is called a Fraud Alert, and is available through the three major credit reporting agencies. You can inform you customers about this important new tool with ABA’s statement stuffer, “Fraud Alert: Protecting Your Credit File.” It will identify for your customers How Fraud Alerts work The different types of Fraud Alerts available How and when to activate a Fraud Alert How to remove a Fraud Alert Contact numbers for each of the reporting agencies offering Fraud Alerts With identity theft growing at an alarming rate, your customers are eager to learn about tools and procedures that will help them safeguard their personal financial information.
	Fraud Update (4 panels) Takes on three of the fastest growing frauds at work today: Advance-Fee Loan Scams Debit Card Fraud Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks With government, consumer groups, financial industry trade associations and private firms all working overtime to rein in these schemes and scams, there is consensus on one key point: *Consumer education is a critical component and, in some cases, the first line of defense* in this costly battle against financial fraud.** In addition to a full description of the scams, “Financial Fraud Update” offers consumer defense tips that will help your customers help themselves.
SAVING AND INVESTING
	Direct Deposit "Direct Deposit" conveys the key messages of safety and convenience, PLUS provides your customers 7 ways they can take advantage of this key bank service, from payroll to direct deposit of regular stock dividends. To bring the point home, "Direct Deposit" gives your customers an at-a-glance matrix showing how direct deposit stacks up against paper checks for Timeliness. Efficiency. Safety & Security.
	Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) (6 panels); This brochure will convince customers that saving through an IRA is a great way to prepare for the future and suggests they contact their banker immediately to learn more. Includes a useful tool: a chart comparing today’s IRAs so customers can choose the one that ideally suits their needs.
	Money Management for Kids (2 panels); Everyday opportunities are the best time for adults to explain financial matters to young children. This brochure provides excellent examples of this, using "Teachable Moments." A great way to encourage family participation and education in learning sometimes difficult financial concepts.

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