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HOW TO AVOID BECOMING AN

UNWITTING MONEY MULE

Becoming a money mule may sound like something that only happens in the movies...but it can happen to anyone, sometimes without even realizing it.  Being educated about how criminals use and recruit money mules can help you avoid unknowingly aiding criminal activity.  Read more....

 

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SECURITY TIPS

TAX ID THEFT AWARENESS

Some friendly tips from your friendly bankers at FSB to help you avoid tax ID theft: 

IGNORE threatening phone calls/emails from people claiming to work for the IRS.

UPDATE your passwords and stay ahead of fraudsters.

WATCH your bank accounts. Contact your bank immediately if you notice any suspicious activity.

BE AN EARLY FILER - The earlier you file your taxes, the less likely you are to become a victim of Tax ID Theft! If a cybercriminal obtains your Social Security number, they will attempt to file a phony tax return before you file yours.

DELETE phishy tax-related emails this tax season. With tax season upon us, cybercriminals step up their efforts to commit fraud.

Think you’ve become a target or victim of Tax ID Theft? REPORT it immediately to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). Learn more at http://bit.ly/2BXhogh.

Information Provided by the Iowa Bankers Association 

BE SMART.  BE SECURE.