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Reporting Fraud or Identity Theft

November 21, 2024 1:31 AM

Be Aware of Social Engineering Scams!

First Piedmont will never contact you and ask for your account number, debit card number, social security number, or other personal identifying information; we already know it. If you are contacted by someone who identifies themselves as an employee or associate of First Piedmont and they ask you to provide the type of identifying information mentioned above, DO NOT provide it. Instead, hang up and contact your local branch office so they can verify the calls legitimacy.

If you have a question, would like to meet with a loan officer or open a new deposit account please call 864-489-6046 and we will be glad to answer your questions over the phone or set up an appointment with a member of our staff. You can also email us at questions@firstpiedmont.com. Thank you for your cooperation.

First Piedmont – Our “Prime Interest” is YOU!

If your name, account number or any form of personal identification has been used in a fraudulent scheme or transaction, you may wish to contact the agencies listed below.

First Piedmont at 864.489.6046 or 864.585.0965 or 800.648.4413 (option 8 after hours & weekends)

Report any fraudulent activity on your deposit account such as lost or stolen checks, and other unauthorized transactions found in your account statement.

Credit Bureaus

Request a copy of your credit bureau report and look for unknown inquiries or approved credit. Request a statement be placed on your record that no further credit be approved unless you are contacted directly before approval is granted.

	Equifax	Experian	TransUnion
Report Fraud	800.525.6285	888.397.3742	800.680.7289
Dispute Credit Report Online	Equifax	Experian	TransUnion
Order Credit Report	800.685.1111	888.397.3742	800.916.8800
Address	P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374	P.O. Box 2002 Allen, TX 75013	P.O. Box 1000 Chester, PA 19022

Merchant Check Guarantee Firms

Report any bank account set up fraudulently under your name to:

Telecheck - 800.366.2425
National Processing Company - 800.526.5380
SCAN - 800.262.7771
CheckRite - 800.766.2748
CrossCheck - 800.552.1900
Market Block List - 888.567.8688

These agencies will place information in their systems about checks that are reported as stolen or lost. They will also make note of accounts that were opened for the purpose of true name fraud. This information is then made available to merchants who subscribe to their service.

Fraudulent Charges On Your Account

Report fraudulent charges on your First Piedmont account(s) to 864.489.6046. Review your account activity to ensure there are no unauthorized transactions. If you subscribe to a credit protection service, contact them to report any fraudulent or unauthorized transactions.

Social Security Services

Report victimization and improper use of your Social Security Number to the SSA Hotline at 800.269.0271. For additional information, visit your local Social Security office.

United States Post Office and Local Police Department

United States Postal Inspectors Office
Contact your local post office to report any crime involving stolen mail or use of mail in furtherance of a fraudulent scheme.
Local Police Department
File a police report with your local police department. Make sure you keep a copy of the report for your records.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

If your driver's license is stolen, report the theft immediately to your local DMV. Ensure that a duplicate license was not recently issued in your name to an imposter.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

The FTC Consumer Response Center provides information, logs complaints, and helps victims of identity theft rectify damage to their credit and personal reputation. Contact the FTC through one of these methods: