Security Center

How We Protect You

At Ambler Savings Bank, we use several layers of technology to ensure the confidentiality of your transactions. The security of your online information is imperative to us. We would like to assure you that we have implemented the appropriate security to keep confidential information protected.

Secure Socket Layer

Ambler Savings Bank requires the use of a secure browser to access account information and perform transactions. Secure browsers use secure socket layer (SSL) technology to communicate with servers. This technology encrypts your account information so it’s virtually impossible for anyone other than Ambler Savings Bank to read it.

Online Banking is designed to work with all of the popular internet browsers. We suggest using Internet Explorer 11.0, the most recent version for: Apple Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. If you need additional assistance please contact the e-banking department at 215-646-8400.

Secure Login

To access account information and the secure area of the site, you must provide a username and password. Your password is not displayed when entered. If you do not provide this information, you cannot access our Online Banking services.

Treat your Ambler Savings Bank username and password with the utmost care. Unlike your ATM or credit card PIN, where you need to present the card, here you only need the password. Never reveal your password to anyone and take precautions to keep your computer free from viruses, as some can be used to capture your keystrokes.

When you are going to be away from your computer for an extended amount of time, use the Logout button to end your session. Your current session will also timeout after an extended period of inactivity, and force you to re-enter your username and password.

Secure Communications

Communications sent over the public Internet are not necessarily secure. We strongly suggest that you use the electronic communication options provided in our Contact Us site. You may also contact us by phone and US mail.

Ambler Savings Bank does not send out unsolicited e-mails asking for customers to input confidential information. If you receive an e-mail claiming to be from Ambler Savings Bank, do not reply to the message; call us at 215.646.8400.

How to Protect Yourself

Be Aware of E-Mail Scams and Phishing

Customers should be aware of e-mail hoaxes and phishing scams — where a pop-up message, e-mail, text message, or other high tech message deceives you into believing you into providing personal information such as credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security number, passwords, etc. These messages are designed to make customers believe they are interacting with a familiar business or organization, such as your bank, government agency, Internet service provider, etc. and typically state that you need to “validate” your account information. To protect yourself from phishing scams:

If you receive an e-mail asking for financial information, do not reply to or click links in the message. Financial institutions will not ask for this type of information via e-mail. If you are concerned about your account, call your financial institution using a phone number you know to be genuine.
Review credit card and bank account statements as soon as you receive them to determine whether there are any unauthorized charges.
Use an up-to-date anti-virus software and firewall on your computer. Some phishing e-mails contain software that can harm your computer or track your activities on the Internet.

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Close to 10 million people a year are victims of identity theft. To help protect yourself from identity theft, consider the following tips:

Don’t carry your Social Security card or other cards that list your SSN.
Don’t give out personal information over the phone, through the mail or on the Internet unless you know who you’re dealing with and preferably only if you've initiated the contact. Make sure you are dealing with a legitimate organization. As a general rule, never give out your Social Security or driver’s license numbers.
Banks will not ask you to verify your personal account information over the phone or via e-mail if they initiated the call. They already have that on file. If you receive a phone call or e-mail asking you to verify such information, don't respond. Instead, contact the bank directly.
Retrieve your postal mail promptly, and discontinue delivery while you’re out of town. Whenever possible, mail bills from your post office, not your mail box.

For more tips and how to protect yourself from identity theft from the Federal Trade Commission, click here.

Protect Your ATM Transactions

To help protect your ATM transactions, consider the following measures:

Never disclose your personal identification number (PIN) to anyone.
Never accept help from strangers when using an ATM. Always be wary of strangers asking for help at the ATM.
If the ATM retains your card, cancel it immediately.
Never allow a bystander to call the toll free number on your behalf – they could be tricking you into thinking that you card has been stopped.
Always check that it is your card that has been returned to you from the ATM.

Cyber Security

With the amount of cyber crimes on the rise, consider these tips to protect yourself from cyber criminals:

Be sure to use unique passwords for all financial online accounts. Never share your password, account number, PIN or answers to security questions.
Do not save credit or debit card, banking account or routing numbers, or other financial information, on your computer, phone or tablet.
Be careful about using a password on mobile devices. Be sure to set your devices to automatically lock after a selected period of time to ensure no one can access your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Do not provide your secure financial information over the phone or Internet if you are unsure of who is asking for it. Contact your bank directly by using the phone number on the back of your debit or credit card, or stop in to your bank to speak with someone in person. Remember, your bank will never contact or text you asking for personal or banking information. Assume any unsolicited text request is fraudulent.

Additional Cyber Security Guidelines available:

Reporting Fraud

See something suspicious? Believe you might be the victim of fraud? Don’t be afraid to reach out to Ambler Savings Bank for help.

If you have questions regarding a suspicious message you received or believe you are the victim of fraud, contact your local branch or send us a secure e-mail through our website.

If you believe you are the victim of fraud, contact the major credit bureaus’ fraud hotlines and place a fraud alert on your account. Here are the fraud numbers for the major credit reporting bureaus:

Equifax: 1.800.525.6285
Experian: 1.888.EXPERIAN (397-3742)
TransUnion: 1.800.680.7289

You should also contact your local law enforcement agency to report the suspected fraud.