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Announcements

Home Federal wishes to share important information about:

Computer Security

Avoiding Scams

Malware Detection

Learn about Identity Theft and Fraud

Tips for Safe Internet Banking

The FBI has provided important information about relevant computer crimes and their prevention for all consumers to read and understand. Please follow the following links to read further:

• Current and ongoing internet schemes criminals use to get your money
• Online Crime Prevention Tips
• International Mass Marketing Fraud

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NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF THE TEMPORARY FULL FDIC INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NONINTEREST-BEARING TRANSACTION ACCOUNTS

By operation of federal law, beginning January 1, 2013, funds deposited in a noninterest-bearing transaction account (including an Interest on Lawyer Trust Account) no longer will receive unlimited deposit insurance coverage by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Beginning January 1, 2013, all of a depositor's accounts at an insured depository institution, including all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, will be insured by the FDIC up to the standard maximum deposit insurance amount ($250,000), for each deposit insurance ownership category.

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Confidential Information:

Home Federal Savings and Loan would like to remind you that we will NEVER request confidential information such as account numbers, PIN's, Social Security numbers, or passwords via email, text messaging, or by telephone.

Persons contacting you in this way are "phishing" to try and obtain your confidential financial information. "Phishing" is pronounced "fishing," and that is exactly what these thieves are doing: "fishing" for your personal financial information.

Do not "click" on any links or open any attachments if you suspect a "phishing" attempt. Rather, please contact the bank immediately if you feel you have received a message and may have had your personal information compromised.

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Cybersecurity Tips For Teens

Microsoft has release the digital book for teens, "Own Your Space--Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online." Written for computer and Internet savvy "tweens" and teens specifically, this book is also a useful resource for the adults they rely on. The book includes downloadable chapters such as, "Know Your Villains", "Nasty Ware", "Hackers and Crackers", "Phishing for Dollars", and "Safe Cyber Shopping." Visit Microsoft's Cybersecurity Tips for Teens.