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  The 2020 holiday shopping season was the biggest ever recorded, and experts are already predicting the 2021 season will beat last year’s record by a significant margin. According to data from the National Retail Federation*, holiday retail sales grew by 8.2% over the previous year and are expected to grow by 8.5% – 10.5% […]

It was an unpleasant way to start the day. Melanie received a call from a number that appeared to be Bank OZK.  She knew phone calls, texts, and emails are an easy way for scammers to get information, so she cautiously answered the phone.  The person introduced themselves as “Bank OZK Fraud” and alerted Melanie […]

Laptops, tablets, and smart phones provide the convenience of accessing the internet right in the palm of the hand. One of the major benefits of this technology allows banking on the go, including: checking balances, transferring funds, paying bills and making mobile deposits. Bank OZK uses the latest industry technology and has substantial security measures […]

Phishing is a scam employed by cybercriminals to trick you into providing them with personal information that could be used to steal your identity. Bank OZK will never ask you for sensitive information via email or during a telephone conversation you did not initiate or request. Phishing scams usually work like this: You receive an […]

Bank OZK works diligently to protect our valued customers’ information and assets. We want to ensure your online privacy & security. Bank OZK’s cybersecurity experts recommend the following tips to help secure your business from cyberattack. If you believe you are a victim of fraud or the recipient of suspicious communication, let us know immediately […]

More than 27 million Americans have experienced identity theft, and that number is growing every year. Bank OZK uses the latest industry technology and has substantial security measures in place to protect your personal information and accounts, but there are many things you can do to protect yourself against identity theft, including: Do not share […]

Protecting the privacy and security of your financial information is priority at Bank OZK. We may alert you of suspicious activity on your account via email or text message but will never request that you click a link or provide or verify your Online Banking User ID and Password, Social Security Number, Debit Card, PINs […]