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Fraud Prevention Guide

Your security is our priority. Explore United’s fraud prevention resources to protect your personal information.

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Fraud Prevention Guide

Stay Alert. Stay Safe.

With so much of our lives online, we’re all potential targets for fraud. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself—and at United, our first priority is keeping your personal information safe. Use the resources below and the complimentary fraud prevention services within your account to recognize, prevent, and report potential scams.


Protect Your Business

We’re here to help you manage risk and avoid the costly effects of check and electronic fraud. 
 

Stay Safe Online 

Protect Your Loved Ones

Fraudsters are targeting everyone—especially those they believe are likely to fall for a scam because they’re busy, distracted, or too old or young to recognize the signs. 

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Banking Online Safely

Online banking is a popular and convenient way to manage your finances. While it offers many benefits, like 24/7 access to your accounts and the ability to make transactions from anywhere, it's important to be aware of the potential risks and how to keep your information safe. Here's what you need to know to stay protected while banking online.

Think you've been scammed?

Report your experience to us immediately.
1-800-UCBANK1 (1-800-822-2651)

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Have questions?

Our team members are dedicated to you, and they can provide the support and resources you need.
Schedule an appointment at your local branch or give us a call at 1-800-UCBANK1 (1-800-822-2651).
 

Prevent Fraud with these United Online Tools

Card Controls

Establish spending limits, set alerts, turn your card off and back on again, and view your spending insights within online and mobile banking.
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MasterCard ID Theft Protection™

Your United Community MasterCard debit card comes with identity theft monitoring and support from a team of identity theft resolution specialists, free of charge.1
Enroll Today

Protecting Your Business

We offer multiple fraud prevention tools to help protect your business, manage risk and avoid the costly effects of check and electronic fraud.
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Zelle®

Split the cost of a gift or send money to your friends and family with Zelle®. When you use Zelle® within United’s mobile app or online banking, your information is protected with the same technology we use to keep your bank account safe.
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eStatements

Protect yourself from mail theft and get your bank statements sent directly to your email.
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Bill Pay

Pay all your bills in one place, without having to log in to every vendor’s website and remember all your usernames and passwords.
Learn More
  1. Certain terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Cardholders need to register for this service. This service is provided by Iris® Powered by Generali. Please see your guide to benefits for details or call 1-800-MASTERCARD

    Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by EarlyWarningServices, LLC and are used herein under license.
     

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