Consumer Alerts
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 ...
August 30th, 2018
Holiday Hours for Labor Day
Most First Mid banking centers will be closed on Monday, September 3rd for Labor Day. Our Carbondale Schnucks location will be open September 3rd with limited hours from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 10th, 2018
For Our New First Bank Customers
If you were a First Bank Online Banking user, you are automatically enrolled in First Mid’s Online Banking - you DO NOT need to register again. First time login instructions are available here: Online Banking Instructions
July 30th, 2018
Online Banking Unavailable
Online and mobile banking may be temporarily unavailable. Please check back at a later time and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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 ...
October 12th, 2017
Wire Fraud Notice
The bank has received reports that cyber criminals are targeting businesses with "spoofed", or fake, emails, which appear to be sent from their financial institution. These emails are well crafted and are sent from similar looking email addresses, but use ...
September 29th, 2017
Fraudulent Text Alert
Some customers have reported receiving fraudulent text messages which purport to come from First Mid. These texts are from a random address at vzw.com, such as 7ff4jf2c3@vzw.com. The text says that it is an urgent message and includes a link. Please ...
September 15th, 2017
Equifax Data Breach – Protect Yourself
The recent data breach at Equifax was massive and affects a large portion of Americans. You may be wondering if you are affected and what you should do to protect yourself. This information should answer these questions and help you ...
