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Get the protection and help you need to feel secure.

At BMO Harris, we use safeguards to help keep your bank accounts and personal information secure — but that's not all. Here are some friendly tips to help you stay safe online.

Protect yourself from phishing scams

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Protect yourself from phishing scams

Phishing is when online scammers attempt to trick you into sharing personal information. This quick video will show you how to spot phishing and protect your information.

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Note: We’ll never ask for your User ID, password, PIN, social security number, or other confidential information in an email or unsolicited phone call.
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Online & Mobile Banking security

Your identity and account information is protected by layers of security when you bank online or from your phone. Here's what you need to know:
You can safely bank wherever you want, on any device. Follow these tips to feel secure:
  • Skip the public WiFi when it comes to online banking — although your personal connection is secure, general public Wi-Fi connections are not.
  • Always log out! After you've checked in on your mobile or online banking, sign out.
  • Password-protect your phone, and lock your device when you're not using it.

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Protect yourself against fake check scams

Don't share your information with anyone online or over the phone — plus brush up on more ways to protect yourself:
Know what to look for to protect yourself against check scams:
  • If a stranger wants to pay you for something, insist on a cashier's check for the exact amount
  • The bottom line is if someone you don't know wants to pay you by check but wants to wire money back, it's probably a scam
Learn some of the tactics cybercriminals use to try to trick you:
  • You've won a lottery but you're asked to pay processing fees
  • You receive an inheritance but need to pay legal fees to get the funds
  • During tax season, you receive a suspicious email about a tax refund or money you owe the IRS
Here are some more tips:
8 precautions to avoid identity theft How seniors can recognize and fight fraud Prevent small business fraud

More ways we protect you

Protection from unauthorized transactions

Rely on some of the strongest protections available – we use leading-edge technology and software to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your bank accounts.

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Online & Mobile Banking guarantees

Have peace of mind when you bank online or from your mobile device. Our guarantees automatically protect you if your account is compromised.

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Safe browsing

Feel secure when you browse our site and do your online banking. The electronic, physical, and procedural safeguards we use to protect your personal information comply with federal standards.

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Secure emails

Confidently send and receive emails through our PROTECT Message Center. It’s easy to sign up for this free service.

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Tips to keep yourself safe

Cybersecurity 101: Key facts you need to know

8 precautions to avoid identity theft

Protect your kids — and wallet — from cybercrime

How seniors can recognize and fight fraud

Prevent small business fraud

Get alerts with Card Monitor

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Small business credit card alerts

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Certain conditions and limitations apply. BMO Harris Online Guarantees apply to personal accounts only and do not apply to commercial or business accounts. Please see the BMO Harris Online Banking® Services Agreement found at bmoharris.com/legal for full details.
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