CedarStone Bank has an entry-level opening for a Teller/Social Media Coordinator in our Mt. Juliet office. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to learn banking and to utilize your social media skills in a professional setting. If interested, please , Mt. Juliet Branch Manager.
Lots of people will be doing their holiday shopping online, which creates opportunities for phishing, malware, and scams. But there are things you can do to make your online shopping more secure.
Be careful about emails. Some malicious activity comes in the form of holiday greetings. Only open emails from people and companies you know. Even then, it is best not to click on web links inside emails; go out to your browser and access the website there. If an email doesn’t look completely legitimate, even a personal one, check it out with the sender first.
Know your charities. Bad guys will take advantage of your generosity with appeals that pull on the heartstrings. If you see a charity you want to donate to, they will take it if you visit their website directly or send them a check.
Secure your system. Think of your computer, tablet or phone as a house: don’t leave the door unlocked. Here are some security issues you will want to consider:
• Is your wi-fi connection password-protected?
• Do you have a good antivirus program? How about malware detector? Ad and pop-up blockers?
• Is your operating system and all your software updated/patched? This includes your browser, browser plug-ins, and any external programs you may use.
• Did you know that attachments can carry viruses?
Only use secure sites. Even if your system is relatively secure—no system is perfect—websites you visit may not be. Sites whose web addresses begin with https (rather than http) are more secure. Take any warnings about security certificates seriously.
Monitor your accounts. Look at your credit card and checking accounts online very often. If you see suspicious activity, report it immediately.
Security risks may also come to you in the form of fake ads, messages inside of social media programs, and phone calls.
Hackers and online thieves are very good at what they do. A little extra care could save you time, money, and hassle.
More information is at the website for the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team. For users of mobile devices, additional precautions are recommended.
If you’ve logged in to Online Banking for your business account in the last few days, you may have noticed that it looks a little different. We’re making some upgrades to the Online Banking experience for business customers to make it easier to transfer funds, view transactions, and look up check images.
While these improvements specifically affect Online Banking for business customers, you can also expect to see some upgrades on the personal side of Online Banking and other system enhancements in the coming weeks and months. We want to make your banking simple, and simply better.
Here’s what some of our business customers say about banking with CedarStone.
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Soon holiday shopping will be in full swing. Getting everything you need for gift-giving, decorating, and entertaining can take a bit of cash. Why not start saving for 2015 by opening a Christmas Savings Account now? There’s no minimum opening deposit, and your shopping money will earn interest. You can even set up an automatic transfer to the account, making saving even easier. Visit our website for details, or stop by any branch of CedarStone Bank and we’ll set you up.
By now, you have probably heard that Home Depot stores had a significant security breach that may have exposed some of its customers’ payment card information. We have been made aware that a limited number of CedarStone debit and credit cards have been affected; we will be notifying those customers and reissuing any affected cards.
As always, you are encouraged to keep a close eye on your financial information, both by reviewing your statements and by monitoring your accounts online. If you find evidence of suspicious activity on one of your accounts at CedarStone Bank, please contact the CedarStone branch most convenient to you; Numbers Can Be Found Here. After hours, please call 1-800-554-8969.
We appreciate your business and are always working to keep your information secure and to keep you informed.
Ground has broken on the new Donelson Branch, and Willie McDonald is ready! Contractor Donnie Steed gave Willie his very own hardhat so he will fit right in on the construction site.
The new Donelson Branch will not only be great-looking but will offer customers many advantages. We’ve set up this special page on our website with the details of the Donelson Branch and we’ll update it as progress continues. We’re very proud to invest in the Donelson community with the new branch.
Several of our customers have received phone calls from what appear to be scammers. Please take caution and be aware that CedarStone Bank does not call people to request financial information over the phone.
How to Detect a Phone Scam
Only speak with official representatives of your bank or credit card company in phone calls you initiate. Do not respond to requests for financial information over the phone, by email, or by calling a number sent to you in an email. Do not click on links in emails to financial websites you do not recognize. If any of these situations arise, there is a good chance it is a scam. Read more here.
If you receive a call from someone saying they are from CedarStone Bank, do not give out any financial information; call one of our offices immediately. If you find fraudulent or unauthorized charges on your credit card bill, report them immediately. If you receive a scam call from someone who requests financial information in a way that appears to be a scam, contact the authorities.
Now there is a CedarStone ATM convenient to shoppers at Providence,
at 126 North Mt. Juliet Road near I-40.
As of June 9, 2014, CedarStone Bank online banking customers will no longer see the image/passphrase verification feature that they have seen in the past. The traditional Access ID and Password required at login and the existing security questions used to verify your identity will remain.
Effective April 23, 2014, the image and passphrase will no longer be displayed on the password page. Your account will continue to be protected through advanced device forensics that seamlessly authenticate your computer and various devices.
If you have any questions please be sure to contact us