Security Fraud Alert

Warning: Beware that fraudulent, phishing emails claiming to warn you that your PremierWest Bank online banking account has been restricted are circulating. You are directed to click on a link to restore your account. THIS IS A FRAUDULENT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN YOUR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Do not open the link or enter information that is requested.

Please know:

PremierWest Bank will NEVER send an unsolicited email that directs you to enter personal or financial information into a website location.

PremierWest Bank will NEVER send you an email that notifies you that your log on has been restricted or suspended.

PremierWest Bank will NEVER send you an email that requests you to verify your logon/password credentials or your account or debit card number.

PremierWest Bank will NEVER ask you to log into our online banking account through a link in an email message. You should only log into your online banking account by directly typing in the web address: www.premierwestbank.com.

If you feel your information has been compromised, please contact your local Branch immediately or call PremierWest Bank's online banking team at 1-800-708-4378.

Consumers have been lured by scammers who have lifted company logos as a way to steal personal information.

  • Do not provide personal information over the Internet unless you know or have initiated the contact.
  • Be cautious when opening e-mails. Pay special attention to sender addresses.
  • Fake sites may ask you to 'agree' to its new terms and then threaten to suspend your account if you do not agree. Legitimate organizations with whom you do business have the information they need and will not ask you for it.
  • Do not send sensitive personal or financial information online unless it is encrypted on a Secure Website. Regular e-mails are not encrypted and are like sending a postcard. Anyone could read it!
  • Watch for the padlock symbol at the bottom bar of your computer screen to ensure that the site is running in a secure mode before entering any sensitive information.