How You Can Protect Yourself

Learn more about banking security and find out how to protect your personal information and reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud.

In This Section

  • Security Tips & Fraud Prevention >  Find helpful tips and resources for protecting your financial information from fraud.
  • Social Media Security Tips >  Consider a few important tips to help protect your personal information when using any of the social media networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
  • Credit & Debit Card Fraud Prevention Tips >  Find out how you can help prevent credit and debit card fraud with tips that work to help keep your financial information secure and safe.
  • Protect Yourself From Financial Fraud >  Find out how to recognize the most common types of fraud and how to identify official M&T communications so you can better protect your financial information.
  • Identity Theft >  Learn how to report identity theft to M&T Bank along with the additional steps required to repair your identity. Get helpful tips on preventing and detecting identity theft.
  • Cybersecurity Tips >  Learn about how you can protect your devices and information from cyber attack.

Helpful Fraud Topic Quick Links: 

Additional Resources: Fraud FAQ Library

Learn more about fraud topics by exploring some of the most frequently asked questions we receive.

More questions?

Speak with an M&T Online Customer Service at 1-800-790-9130 (Monday–Friday 8am–9pm, Saturday–Sunday 9am–5pm ET).

You can also make an appointment to come in to a branch near you.

Unless otherwise specified, all advertised offers and terms and conditions of accounts and services are subject to change at any time without notice. After an account is opened or service begins, it is subject to its features, conditions and terms, which are subject to change at any time in accordance with applicable laws and agreements. Please contact an M&T representative for details.