Security Center

At Univest, we are committed to protecting your personal and financial information. We also believe that keeping our customers informed is one of the best ways to help protect against online fraud and identity theft.

 

FRAUD ALERTS:

Important Warning Regarding Text Alerts

Univest has been notified that there is a text phishing scam targeting local banks including our Univest bank customers. The text message requests that the recipient send a text back to the sender that includes their debit card number. Please do not respond to any text messages, calls or emails requesting any information about your debit card, pin number or any other account information.

 

You may be getting scammed

Are you cashing or depositing a check for any of the following reasons?

  • Items sold on the Internet

Is the amount on the check more than the item's selling price?

Is the name on the check different from the person buying your item or product?

  • Winning a lottery you never entered
  • Work-at-home program
  • Commission for accepting funds through your bank or PayPal

Have you been asked to:

  • Return some of the check proceeds while you retain a commission or bonus?
  • Wire, Western Union or Money Gram some of the funds to someone?
  • Send money overseas to a party not known to you?
  • Pay money to receive an inheritance?

Have you responded to an email requesting you to:

  • Confirm, update or provide your account information or social security number?

If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, please contact a Univest representative immediately.

 

How to Protect Yourself Against Scams Year-Round:

  1. Stay suspicious − Be wary of any offer that sounds too good to be true, and always look for telltale signs that an email or website may not be legitimate, such as low resolution images, misspellings, poor grammar, or odd links.
  2. Practice safe surfing − Find out if a website is potentially dangerous before you click on it by using a safe search plug-in such as McAfee SiteAdvisor®. SiteAdvisor uses easy-to-read red, yellow, and green check marks to rate websites when you search for them.
  3. Practice safe shopping − Stick to reputable e-commerce sites and look for a trustmark that indicates that the site has been verified as safe by a trusted third-party, like the McAfee SECURE™ mark. Also, look for a lock symbol and  "https" at the beginning of the web address (as opposed to just "http") to see if the site uses encryption to protect your data.
  4. Use strong passwords − Make sure your passwords are at least eight characters long and contain a variety of letters, numbers and characters that don't spell anything. Avoid using the same password for your important accounts, and never share your passwords with anyone.
  5. Be careful when clicking − Don't click on any links in messages from people you don't know, and if you come across a shortened URL, use a URL expander to see where the link is directed to before you click.
  6. Use a comprehensive computer security − You need complete protection that includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and a firewall and make sure it is up to date. Online security and safety protection, such as McAfee All Access, can help protect all of your devices - PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets - from holiday-related malware, phishing, spyware, and other common and emerging threats.
  7. Educate yourself − Keep up-to-date on the latest scams and tricks cybercriminals use so you can avoid potential attacks. You can find helpful information on the McAfee Blog and the McAfee Advice Center.