Identity protection

Scammers are becoming increasingly convincing, and bank scams can happen to anyone. A recent article from Allstate Identity Protection, Keep Your Finances Safe From Bank Scams, offers simple reminders for protecting your accounts and personal information.

🚨 A Few Ways to Protect Yourself

• Don’t trust caller ID. Scammers can make a call appear to come from your bank.
• Never share a security code, PIN or password with someone who contacts you unexpectedly.
• Be cautious of urgent requests. Scammers may pressure you to move money or provide information immediately.
• Verify independently. If you receive a suspicious call, text or email, contact your financial institution using the phone number on your card or statement—not information provided in the message.

When something doesn’t feel right, slow down and verify. A few extra minutes can help prevent financial loss.

🛡️ Protect More Than Your Bank Account

Missouri State University offers Allstate Identity Protection as a voluntary benefit. The program provides identity and financial monitoring, alerts, identity theft support and additional protection to help safeguard your personal information and finances.

Planning ahead for Open Enrollment? Allstate Identity Protection can be added during Open Enrollment, November 1–December 1, 2026, for coverage beginning January 1, 2027.

The plan was recently upgraded to Allstate Identity Protection Pro+ Cyber, adding enhanced protection against scams and other digital threats. Learn more about the 2026 Pro+ Cyber upgrade.

💵 Financial Wellness Is More Than Saving

Protecting your finances is one part of overall financial wellness. Missouri State employees also have access to benefits and resources that can help with retirement savings, financial education and long-term planning, including the 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.

Whether you’re saving for retirement, building an emergency fund or protecting what you’ve already earned, taking steps to strengthen your financial health today can help protect your financial future.