FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK WARNS OF TELEPHONE PHISHING SCAM

(Honolulu, Hawaii September 24, 2008)- First Hawaiian Bank would like to warn the general public about a telephone call from an individual claiming to be from First Hawaiian Bank.

The recorded phone message informs the recipient that their First Hawaiian Bank ATM card has been deactivated. It instructs the recipient to press the number one on their phone keypad and to enter their card number as well as other personal information.

First Hawaiian Bank does not request confidential account information over the phone in this way. The bank is reminding people to hang up immediately if they receive a suspicious phone call. If someone has given out confidential information over the phone or suspects that they have received a fraudulent email, they should contact their banker, the nearest branch or call First Hawaiian Bank's 24-hour Customer Service Center at 844-4444. They can also go to the bank's website to learn more about how they can protect themselves at www.fhb.com/about-security.htm.

First Hawaiian Bank (www.fhb.com) with $12.8 billion assets is Hawaii's oldest and largest bank. Founded in 1858, this year the bank is celebrating it's 150th year in business. First Hawaiian operates 58 branches in Hawaii, three on Guam and two in Saipan. It is a subsidiary of BancWest Corporation (www.bancwestcorp.com), a financial holding company.

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