Security Resources

FRAUD PREVENTION TIPS

Virginia National Bank (VNB) cares about the welfare of our clients and members of our communities, which is why we say, “It’s all about people . . . and always will be.” 

The ongoing threat of cyberfraud and various scams continues to impact millions of people each day. As technologies evolve and new innovations are created, unfortunately, so does the advancement of cybercrime attempts through websites, emails, texts, and phone calls.

Our priority is to keep all VNB accounts and information secure as much as possible. Our cybersecurity team uses a variety of tools to safeguard your money with fraud monitoring, data encryption, and protection against suspicious activity.

BE PROACTIVE
PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNTS

To strengthen defenses against fraud attempts, stay in control of your account, and keep a close watch on all Personal and Business bank accounts by using VNB’s Online Banking and Mobile App.

  • Password protection for Online Banking
    • Create strong, unique password phrases and store them in a secure password app or locked in a physical location.
    • Use a mix of characters with uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) when available. This two-step verification process adds a crucial layer of security.
  • Login Notifications
    • Set up alerts for when an account is accessed online.
    • Recognize when an account is accessed through a new device or browser.
  • Transaction alerts
    • Set up alerts to receive emails or text messages for transactions.
      The sooner fraudulent activity can be identified, the quicker action can be made.
  • Mobile App 
    • Additional security notifications and alerts keep your account safe while using VNB’s Mobile App.

Log into MOBILE APP using a strong password and Enable FaceID. Set up all VNB accounts with additional the Notifications & Alerts to strengthen security.

Always SIGN OUT of Online and Mobile Banking once the session is completed.