Account Alerts Make Fraud Detection Easy

By BankSource on 8/21/2026

Fraud can happen to anyone, anytime. It can even happen to you! That’s why it’s important to monitor your bank account activity so you know exactly what’s coming in and out. If you know what your normal activity looks like you can recognize changes that might not belong.

With online banking and mobile banking apps, access to account information is available in a just a few clicks. But checking your accounts on a regular basis can feel like a chore, especially when other priorities arise. If only there was a way to know what’s happening in your accounts in real time with almost zero effort…

Oh wait, there is!

Account alerts are available within BOS Digital Banking platforms. With easy set-up, tons of alert options, and customization capabilities, turning them on is almost a no-brainer.

So why should you set up account alerts?

Learn to Recognize Fraudulent Activity

Being aware of the funds in your account isn’t just to protect yourself from fraud. It’s also a sign of strong financial awareness! Become more cognizant of your daily spending habits with alert customization and build a healthier relationship with your finances.

 Know When to Take Action

With alerts you’ll become a pro at recognizing when something is off within your accounts, whether that’s an unexpected purchase or a log-in attempt. Maybe it’s a fraudulent transaction, or maybe you forgot you used that card at the store, but either way you’ll know as soon as it happens

 Build Financial Awareness

You didn’t spend $80 at a gas station 3 states away from you? Good thing you set up transaction alerts to receive a text for any purchase over $50! Now you know you need to turn off your card in the BOS Mobile Banking App and notify the bank of your suspicions.

Mobile Banking Alerts Video
Online Banking Alerts

     

Set Up Alerts in the BOS Mobile Banking App: 
  1. Click on the Main Menu, then scroll down to select Settings.
  2. Under Settings, Click on the Alerts tab.
  3. From here you have wide variety of account and security alerts to choose from and how you wish to receive them (notification, text, and/or email).

    

Set Up Alerts in the BOS Online Banking: 
  1. Click on your Username at the top of the page. 
  2. Then click on the Settings tab and click Alerts.
  3. From here you have wide variety of account and security alerts to choose from and how you wish to receive them (notification, text, and/or email).

 

With alerts notifying you of your account activity you’ll be one step ahead of the fraudsters. Always remember to contact the bank with any suspicions of fraudulent activity, big or small! Our dedicated Customer Care team and Fraud Department are here to walk you through the process.

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