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Be Wary of Scams!

With all the craziness in the world, the bad guys are ramping up their evil ways. They'll do anything they can to get to your personal information. Whether it be a phone call or text message, be wary and vigilant about giving your personal information. To read more about these scams, the Better Business Bureau has a good article you can peruse. CLICK HERE to view!

Check Fraud

Fraud is a continuous cycle of scamming and protecting working to one-up each other. The ever changing tactics to defraud reach a new level of deceit and creativity each day. The latest trend centers around counterfeiting checks. Click the link below to read the latest edition of the FDIC Newsletter to learn how criminals are using checks as their latest tool and how to protect yourself.

FDIC Consumer News: Beware of Fake Checks

A recent study by Metlife Mature Market Institute estimates that 2 million seniors are exploited by elderly financial abuse resulting in losses of $2.9 billion a year.

First & Peoples Bank and Trust has partnered with CRA Partners and the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation to help protect our elderly and keep them safe from the threat of neglect, abuse, and now financial exploitation.

Learn how you can join the fight to protect yourself and others by clicking the link below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5Io839fLquXSjjtLMed-jQDJaWhKaam/view

Our lobbies are open

Safety is our top priority at First & Peoples Bank and Trust Company. While we encourage our customers to continue using our Touch Screen Teller machines for contact free transactions, we have opened our branch lobbies for regular business hours.

We will be social distancing to keep everyone safe. Please limit the number of customers in the lobby at one time and follow the floor spacing markers. We will be wearing masks and ask that our customers do the same.

We want to keep our customers happy and healthy!

As anxiety and uncertainty around the Covid-19 pandemic increase, so do the opportunities for scammers. The AARP states there has been a $153.6 million loss related to Covid-19 and stimulus payments.

Although scammers and fraudsters can act at any time, a pandemic is a critical situation they can exploit.

Steven Merrill of the FBI's Financial Crimes Section says "Unfortunately, criminals are very opportunistic. They see a vulnerable population out there that they can prey upon. People are scared and looking for help. Peoples are trying to protect themselves and their families. There may be an extra level of desperation right now that may cause someone to make an emotional decision that could make them a victim."

Avoid becoming another victim by arming yourself with knowledge. Below is an article from the September issue of the banking magazine Access. Click the link below to read about the most popular Coronavirus scams so you can avoid them.

ACCESS Magazine for September 2020

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As best stated by Benjamin Franklin, "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure." This quote rings very true pertaining to the protection of your personal and banking information. Be in-the-know and don't be a victim!

Read about popular scams in this publication by the FDIC Consumer News. The goal of FDIC Consumer News is to deliver timely, reliable and innovative tips and information about financial matters, free of charge. To find current and past issues, visit www.fdic.gov/consumernews.

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