Recently, the US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) recently shut down due to failure to meet its financial obligations. This collapse has caused a public panic, and unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage of high-profile news stories to catch your attention and manipulate your emotions. In the coming weeks, we expect to see cybercriminals referencing the collapse of […]
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Considering the recent news surrounding Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company wants to reassure our customers of the strength, viability, and resiliency of community banks, as well as bring the community-banking difference to the forefront. Community banks have always been focused on safety and soundness. They operate under an entirely […]
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Roxanne Evans, Data Processing/Bookkeeping, and Cheyenne Abbadusky, Marion Assistant Branch Manager/Accounts Payable Department, Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company, has graduated from the Future Leaders Alliance (FLA) offered through the Illinois Bankers Association (IBA). The graduation commencement was held virtually during the IBA’s annual ONE Conference on Friday, March 3rd. The fourteen-month FLA program is […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank would like to congratulate Jillian Shaneyfelt on being selected as our Student of the Month for February! After high school, Jillian plans on attending Tennessee Technological University to study Education. Jillian’s extracurricular activities include volleyball, BETA Club, soccer, and photography for Pinckneyville Community Highschool. Jillian is pictured receiving her award with VP/Lending […]
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Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring, […]
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When it comes to buying a house, there are many things to consider before making such a big investment. Here are the top five things to keep in mind when searching for your dream home. Location One of the most important things to consider when buying a house is the location. It’s important to think […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank would like to congratulate Allison Szostak on being selected as our Student of the Month for January! After high school, Allison plans on attending a four-year University for Marketing. Allison’s extracurricular activities include volleyball, archery, FCA, Million Words Club, and numerous leadership positions in organizations both inside and outside of high school. […]
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Facebook pages are typically used by organizations and public figures to connect with their community. Anyone can make a Facebook page, even cybercriminals. Using social media, cybercriminals spoof brands and organizations to trick people into trusting them. In this recent scam, cybercriminals use real Facebook pages to impersonate Facebook itself. The scam starts with a […]
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Teaching children about money management early on is an excellent way to help ensure their long-term financial well-being. With the right knowledge and skills, budgeting can not only be a useful tool but also be a lot of fun for kids. Here are some tips to get your children on track with budgeting: Provide Age-Appropriate […]
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Organizations often use email to send their employees invoices that they need to pay. Now, cybercriminals are taking advantage of this process by using fraudulent funds transfer (FFT) scams. In FFT scams, cybercriminals try to manipulate you into transferring your organization’s funds to their bank accounts. To start an FFT scam, cybercriminals use social engineering […]
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