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At Community First Bank, protecting our customers is one of our top priorities. While it's easy to look at a scam and wonder how someone could fall for it, the truth is that scams can happen to anyone. Today's scammers are skilled at manipulating emotions and using psychological tactics designed to make people act before they have time to think things through.

As technology continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by fraudsters. One of the fastest-growing forms of fraud today is elder financial exploitation, which targets older adults and can result in significant financial and emotional harm.

At Community First Bank, your financial security is one of our top priorities. One of the most concerning threats facing our customers today is Elder Financial Exploitation (E.F.E.) - a type of fraud that targets older adults and can lead to significant financial loss.

Mail theft has become one of the most common starting points for check fraud, impacting both businesses and personal banking customers.

At Community First Bank, your security is our top priority. As technology advances, so do the tactics of fraudsters. Recently, the banking industry has seen a surge in AI-driven spoofing and impersonation scams—and these scams are more convincing than ever.

Unlike the obvious phishing attempts of the past, today’s criminals use artificial intelligence to mimic voices, writing styles, and even video appearances. They can make fake emails, texts, and calls look and sound like they’re coming from someone you trust, including your bank.

At Community First Bank, keeping your money safe is our priority. That’s why we’ve built powerful and convenient online and mobile banking tools designed to put you in control of your debit card—anytime and anywhere. With just a few clicks, you can monitor, manage, and protect your card from fraud.

At Community First Bank, we always prioritize your safety—whether it’s your finances or your online security. Recently, the SOS Daily News reported on a new and dangerous malware affecting Android devices called BlankBot. We wanted to share some insights and tips to help protect your personal information from this sneaky threat.

In today's fast-paced digital world, with everyone moving to “digital payments” like debit/credit cards or mobile payment apps, you might think check fraud is a thing of the past. Surprisingly, it remains one of the most common financial threats our customers face. We want to share some helpful information about check fraud and offer simple ways you can protect yourself and your hard-earned money.