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“Task” Scams

You may get an unexpected message on WhatsApp, Telegram, text, or social media. It states if you do these little tasks online, you can make some quick cash. Sounds simple and the message says you will get paid right away. This could be a scam. “Task” scams begin with an unexpected message that offers you […]

SCAM CALL ALERT

We have noticed an increase in phone call scams. Scammers will try to get you to act before you think. We will not call to verify incoming wires to your account. We will not give out an employee ID number. Banks may need to verify personal information if you call them, but never the other […]

Credit Freeze or Fraud Alert: What’s Right for Your Credit Report?

Credit freezes and fraud alerts can help protect you from identity theft. They can also help stop someone who stole your identity from continuing to misuse it. Credit freezes and fraud alerts work in different ways. Your personal situation will determine which one is right for you. Is a Credit Freeze Right for You? You […]

Text Scam – “Refunds” for Amazon Purchases

Scammers are impersonating Amazon again. They will send text messages claiming they have found a problem with one of the items you have purchased. They will offer a refund if you click a link … This is a scam! How the scam works: You may receive an unexpected text that looks like it is from […]

New Digital Banking Dashboard – 7/24/2025

We’re excited to introduce a refreshed Dashboard View designed to make managing your finances easier, faster, and more personalized than ever before! The updates include: Favorite Accounts – Pin your most used accounts for quick access Customizable Tiles – Shift, turn on/off, and personalize your dashboard Recent & Upcoming Transactions – Now accessible on the […]

Real Government Agents Aren’t Asking You to Buy and Deliver Gold

If you are contacted by someone unexpectedly and they tell you to buy gold bars and give them to someone (anyone) to “protect your money,” this is a scam! Stop right away! Do not do what they are telling you to do. Below are how these scams work and how to avoid them. There are […]

Scammers Are Impersonating Local Law Enforcement

Scammers are faking caller ID and using real officer’s names to impersonate local law enforcement. You may get a call from someone claiming they are a sheriff or deputy from your local police department. They claim they have confiscated a package with your name on it. They say the package is filled with money, illegal […]

Social Media Account Takeover

Did you receive an unexpected text message that contains a multi-factor authentication (MFA) code and there appears to be a customer support number for you to call if you did not request the code? These MFA codes are usually only sent to you when you are logging into an account. Receiving this message might make […]

Congratulations to our Employee Legacy Scholarship winners, Cade Brooks, Hayden Klingeman, and Lucy Halstead!

Cade Brooks will be attending Illinois College to work towards an accounting degree, while also playing basketball. Hayden Klingeman plans on obtaining a master’s degree in exercise science at Mckendree University. Lucy Halstead will study political science while minoring in history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Congratulations graduates!

Murphy-Wall State Bank Announces Garrett Biby and Alayna Degler as February 2025 Students of the Month