From the Office of the Department of Justice, phone scams targeting the elderly are on the rise. See the article below directly from their news release. The Office of Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has received multiple reports that individuals claiming to represent the Department of Justice are calling members of the […]
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There has recently been an increase in reports of scammers calling, emailing, or texting unsuspecting individuals demanding payments by gift card. They could be posing as an IRS representative, collecting back taxes or fines; tech support asking for money to fix your computer, or even a family member in an emergency with urgent need for […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company recently donated to Revitalize 62966, a project making plans for art and beautification of the Murphysboro community. Several areas of development have been reported for this current endeavor, including a series of painted murals, educational vignettes of historical local notables, an apple sculpture display and festive street markings. Murphy-Wall […]
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact organizations across the globe. This hardship gives cybercriminals the perfect bait: a promise of financial relief. Currently, cybercriminals are impersonating the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) with a very convincing phishing email. While this specific scam targets organizations in the US, this tactic could be used in any […]
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We live in an app-based world. From laptops to smart TVs, applications are used nearly everywhere. Learning which apps are safe can be tricky as cybercriminals continue to find new ways to exploit your trust. The latest scam involves third-party apps that request unusual permissions. Users are easily fooled into downloading these third-party apps because […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company recently made a donation to Finding Forever Animal Shelter of Marion, as part of their COVID-19 relief funds. Funding was made possible through the assistance of FHLB of Chicago. Finding Forever Animal Shelter Director Becca Baird is pictured with Murphy-Wall State Bank Marion Branch Manager Bailey Thompson, […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company recently made a donation to the City of Carterville as part of their COVID-19 relief funds. Funding was made possible through the assistance of FHLB of Chicago. City of Carterville Mayor Brad Robinson is pictured with Murphy-Wall State Bank Carterville Branch Manager Kyle Davis. Murphy-Wall State Bank and […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company recently made a donation to The Lighthouse Shelter of Marion, as part of their COVID-19 relief funds. Funding was made possible through the assistance of FHLB of Chicago. The Lighthouse Shelter Executive Director Shara Robinson is pictured with Murphy-Wall State Bank Marion Branch Manager Bailey Thompson. The Lighthouse […]
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In an official press release last week, the Illinois Department of Employment Security issued a statement acknowledging “a widespread fraud scheme that is being conducted nationwide, impacting each state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs, implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic”. Numerous reports have been received of individuals receiving unemployment insurance funds, despite […]
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It’s a normal Monday morning and you’re getting coffee and a muffin on your way to work. You’ve gone to a local store, made your purchases, and headed to the checkout counter only to be greeted by a sign that says “Exact Change Only Please.” Being a diligent, prepared shopper, you are able to […]
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