November eNews

I LUV RI FREE Advertising Opportunities

Is your business participating in all of the FREE advertising opportunities through the I♥RI campaign? You could be missing out on reaching over 7,000 local customers! Washington Trust invites you to be a part of our I♥RI campaign, which includes Washington Trust’s exclusive I♥RI website, www.iluvri.com. You will have opportunities to:

• Highlight your business in virtual “Business Spotlights” with photos & details about your business and links to your company’s website
• Offer coupons & special offers to thousands Rhode Islanders
• Post events to our Community Event Calendar

We have received an overwhelmingly positive response to this campaign since it launched this summer. More than 7,000 fans are following us on www.iluvri.com and an average of 1,200 people are talking about and sharing the information found on the I♥RI page every week. Don’t miss your chance to network with and communicate to this active audience!

Our I♥RI website is being advertised to thousands of Washington Trust customers through local media, in our branches, through our monthly eNewsletter, and at all of Washington Trust’s signature I♥RI events throughout the state. It’s the perfect vehicle to tell thousands of potential customers about your business and best of all it’s FREE to all local Rhode Island businesses!

How Do I Sign Up?

Simply click here for a form, fill it out and drop it off at your local branch, or email your form, along with your company’s logos and photos to clbirchell@washtrust.com. If you have any questions or need more information about Washington Trust’s I♥RI campaign, please call Christy Birchell in our Marketing Department at 401-348-1334 or email marketing@washtrust.com

 

 

Security Controls and Best Practices for Securing Your Cell Phone or Mobile Device

The security of your online banking transactions with Washington Trust is very important to us. To prevent and combat potential security attacks on your cell phone or mobile device, we recommend the following best practices.

• Maintain physical control of your cell phone to avoid potential loss of information. Your mobile device can contain personal information such as your birth date, bank information, and family data based on your use of the device.
• Protect your device by locking it through password or PIN protection. If anyone were to find it, they would not be able to access your personal information.
• If your device offers encryption for the device and removable media, take advantage of it. This makes it difficult for someone to obtain the data. If you lose it, the average person who picks it up will not likely have the ability to pull memory chips and decrypt your information.
• Make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully when downloading applications to the device. Be aware that many free applications are made to get personal information from you and others may actually be malicious.
• Download banking applications only from trusted sources. Your best option is to download directly from the bank. If you download from an app store, best practice is to read the terms and conditions as well as the reviews. Tip: Make sure you are NOT one of the first 10 people to download the service.
• If your device supports WiFi, connect to only secure and trusted networks. A network called “FreeWiFi” usually is not the best option.
• Limit the amount of data you store on your phone. This decreases the risk of compromised information if the device is lost or stolen. If you are working on things like tax documents or have personal information on the device, only leave it on the phone while you need it. Otherwise remove it as soon as possible.
• If your provider offers the ability to remotely manage or remove data from your mobile device, know how this works and be prepared to use it in case your device is lost. If you remove all the data, you can limit your loss to just the device itself.
• Inquire with your provider and check with the device manufacturer for device patches and upgrades. Similar to your PC, Smartphone software is updated on an ongoing basis to fix functionality and increase security.
• If your device supports third party security applications (usually Windows Mobile, Symbian, or Palm devices) look for manufacturers that provide firewall, anti-virus and SPAM prevention software.

We hope you find this information helpful. We will continue to send you updated information to help you safe guard your mobile device against potential threats. If you have questions, please contact us at 800-475-2265 or 401-348-1200.

 

Quick & Easy Access to your Statements!

Business Statements are available through Online Banking. Access your accounts and account statements through Business Online Banking. To view your checking and or savings account statements online:

1. Select in the navigation “Reports & Statements, Statement Manager”
2. Select the account
3. Click submit to view the statement

Combined statements are accessed under the primary checking account.

If you no longer wish to receive paper statements

1. Click on “Online Services, Suppress Paper Statements”
2. Select the accounts to turn off paper statements
3. Click submit

You will have access to 2 years of statement history. If you have questions about online statements please call our Customer Service Center at 800-475-2265.

 

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