Fraud Text Alerts

With fraud on the rise isn’t it nice to know First Bank of Berne is looking out for you. Our fraud monitoring system watches for suspicious activity and will notify you of any unusual transactions on your card.

If a suspicious transaction appears on your card, you’ll receive a text alert asking if it’s legitimate.
Simply text back to confirm or deny the transaction.
Fraud text alerts will be sent by our fraud detection center with the identification number of 37-268
You are automatically enrolled
To verify that we have your correct mobile number please call
(800) 589-7848
The service is free.
Should you have fraud visit a branch and we will instantly issue you a new card

View Sample Fraud Text Alert

You will receive a text confirming your response and a block will be placed on your card. You can then stop by any First Bank of Berne branch where we will provide you with a new card immediately.

If a charge occurs before 8:00 am or after 9:00 pm (your local time), you will not receive a text until 8:00 am. In some cases your card may be blocked from further transactions until we are able to contact you. Our fraud monitoring department is available 24/7 at (877) 273-5740 for immediate assistance.

Travel alert notifications can be made by calling (800) 589-7848

All you need to do is respond back to the text alert with the word "STOP."