Consumer Alerts
November 11th, 2019
Thank You for your patience
We have completed our core banking system upgrade. Online and Mobile Banking are now available and our ATMs have full functionality. Telephone Banking will be available tomorrow, November 12th. If you use Quicken or QuickBooks to export information from our Personal ...
October 28th, 2019
Please Plan Ahead
Beginning Friday, November 8 at 6 p.m. until Monday, November 11 at 8 a.m. we will be upgrading our core banking system. During this time, online banking and mobile banking will be unavailable and our branches will have limited functionality, ...
October 11th, 2019
Holiday Hours for Columbus Day
Most First Mid banking centers will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day. Our Carbondale Schnucks location will be open October 14th with limited hours from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For a list of all upcoming Holidays, click ...
September 3rd, 2019
Beware of Fraudulent Text Messages
We have been made aware that some customers are receiving text messages from an unknown source regarding First Mid accounts. These text messages are an attempt to obtain customer information and should be ignored. As a reminder, First Mid will ...
April 4th, 2019
Fraudulent Phone Calls
We have been made aware of fraudulent phone calls where people are receiving a call with an automated recording appearing to come from First Mid. The recording is offering loans through First Mid Bank and is inquiring about account information. ...
December 24th, 2018
Debit Card Fraud Alert
There is an increase in fraud occurrences over the holidays. Please monitor your card purchases and if you see unauthorized activity, call 1-866-861-5414 to have your card blocked.
September 13th, 2018
Text Message Phishing Scam
We have been made aware of a phishing scam taking place in the Madison County area (and possibly other areas) where people are receiving a fraudulent text message appearing to come from a "local credit union." The text messages indicate ...
January 2nd, 2018
Business Email Compromise
Business email compromise (BEC) is a growing threat that has caused losses of billions of dollars from businesses of all sizes. According to the FBI, total identified losses have increased over 2300% from January 2015 to December 2016. A common ...
December 18th, 2017
Smartphone Security Tips
Nearly everyone has a smartphone these days. They can help make your day more convenient and productive. However, these devices are not immune to cyber attacks. Below are a few tips that you can use to keep yourself safe. Be ...
November 7th, 2017
Holiday Shopping Tips
The holiday season is fast approaching, which means that many of you will begin searching to find the right gifts for your loved ones. It’s estimated that over 10% of those gifts will be purchased online. Unfortunately, the increased amount ...
