Tips to Protect Yourself When Visiting a Branch or ATM

• Be alert to your surroundings and other people around you.
• Never display cash in a financial institution parking lot...if possible, not even a "bank bag".
• When you conduct banking business during the hours of darkness, if possible, have someone accompany you.
• Park as near as possible to your destination, e.g., branch entrance, automatic teller machine or night depository.
• Establish your banking relationship with a financial institution that provides an obviously safe and secure environment, including the parking lot. Look for the following characteristics:
  • Well lighted parking lot and exterior
  • Landscaping or other objects which do not provide "hiding places" for robbers
  • Located on a well traveled street
  • Unobstructed visibility in all directions