Palisades National Bank warns community of an increase in identity theft activity.

Officials at Palisades National Bank are warning community members of a recent spike in identity theft attempts. Customers, and non-customers, of the bank have been contacted in recent weeks via email, text messaging, and through recorded phone calls asking them to verify or confirm personal or debit card account information. These calls and messages are not originating from Palisades National Bank, and local law enforcement authorities have been notified.

Officials at Palisades National Bank would like to remind people Palisades National Bank will never call, email, or text you to confirm confidential information. Please disregard all attempts to collect information in this fashion. If you have recently responded to a request to confirm or provide confidential information via email, text messaging, or phone call, you are encouraged to contact your financial institution or local law enforcement authorities today.