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Preventing Elder Financial Abuse

Preventing Elder Financial Abuse

Posted On: June 5, 2024 by F & M Community Bank in: #FMcommunityBank, #ProtectYourFinances

Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse robs older Americans of billions of dollars in money, property and other assets every year. As those safeguarding their customers’ finances, community bankers are key watchdogs for monitoring and preventing this abuse.
 
As relationship lenders and financial first responders, community banks are in a unique position to help shield our elderly customers against these prevalent threats through employee...
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Security Breach

Tips To Protect Your Financial Information

Posted On: January 23, 2024 by F & M Community Bank in: #FMcommunityBank, #ProtectYourFinances, Inside F & M

Tips to Protect Your Financial Information

In recognition of Data Privacy Week, F & M Community Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are reminding customers of practical steps to help safeguard their sensitive data and shield against losses in the event of a data breach or compromise.

In the first half of 2022, there were 817 data breaches in the U.S., and combined with data leaks and data exposure, they impacted more than 53 million individuals.

“In...

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