Summer break is here, and many children and young adults will spend a large part of their time playing video games. It’s estimated that 45.7 million children in the U.S. play video games, or more than 80 percent of all children between the ages of 5 and 18 according to data pulled from Entertainment Software […]
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Scammers impersonating the government — including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — is nothing new. But here’s a twist: scammers are now calling themselves FTC “agents” and supplying fake badge numbers and ID cards to try to convince you they are who they say they are. (…They’re not who they say they are. The FTC doesn’t […]
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has cautioned the public to be aware of emails that appear to be from SSA and include a link to download their Social Security statement. This email is an attempt to lure individuals to fraudulent sites that are not associated with SSA. The […]
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You may have heard in the news: JOANN Fabric & Craft stores are closing and will be holding big clearance sales before they shut their doors. Visit a physical store in person to grab some good deals. The real JOANN sales are only happening at their physical location. This has not stopped scammers from setting […]
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The FBI Internet Crime Report for 2024 listed the top crime type as phishing/spoofing with 193,407 reported complaints. Smishing attacks (a text-based phishing scam) are commonly used by fraudsters to steal data and financial information. Have you ever received a text from an unknown number that reads “Hello” or “How are you”? Scammers send thousands […]
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After high school, Henry plans to attend Rend Lake Community College to receive his bachelor’s degree in agriculture business. This will set him up for success in becoming a fourth-generation self-employed farmer! Henry is currently his FFA Chapter’s President as well! Henry has participated in many extracurriculars during high school such as FCA, FFA Baseball, […]
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Pictured from left to right, Murphy-Wall State Bank Marketing Director Trey Bourque, Oakdale State Bank President Randy Ruggles, Murphy-Wall State Bank Vice President Jenn Tritschler, Murphy-Wall State Bank Vice President Carie Trail, and Oakdale Grade School Superintendent/Principal Charles Peterson. Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company, in collaboration with Oakdale State Bank, is proud to […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company would like to congratulate Madelynn Hutchcraft and Layla Yates on earning the honor of being the Murphy-Wall Students of the Month for December in 2024! After high school, Madelynn plans to attend The University of Alabama to obtain her bachelor’s degree in marketing. Madelynn will have a nice head […]
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All We Want for Christmas Is You… to be safe this holiday season! To ensure that your holiday season is full of cheer, follow these tips when making purchases online. Check Your Devices: Before making any online purchases, make sure the device you are using is up-to-date. Make sure you have strong passwords on all […]
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Planning to spread some cheer? Focus on community during the holidays and purchase a one-of-a-kind creation from your local small businesses in Southern Illinois. By doing so, you’ll be giving a gift that keeps on giving—local economic prosperity. Did you know that for every $100 you spend at locally owned businesses, $48 out of every […]
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