Be extra cautious! The bad guys are using foreign characters to create phishing websites that spoof popular brands (Example: micròsoft.com instead of microsoft.com). Then, they use these websites to trick you into providing your personal information. The latest phishing website scam is a contest for you to win “free tickets” from well-known airlines. They ask […]
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In our digitally connected world, the bad guys aren’t limiting their scams to just your email account – they’re attacking you via social media, too! Social media plays a vital role in staying in touch with friends, family, and even local businesses. But with convenience comes vulnerability. Lurking among genuine connections can be fake profiles, […]
Read MoreBe on alert! The bad guys have a new way of stealing your login credentials. They target you by sending you an invite via email to open a SharePoint document. The link takes you to an actual SharePoint page where you will see a OneDrive prompt. The prompt will have an “Access Document” link in […]
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Parents in the Elverado School District banded together to raise funds for repairs on the softball field. Kathy and Ellie Yates received a contribution from Murphy-Wall State Bank VP Julie Briley at the Elkville facility for the purchase of supplies needed. With softball season running in August and September, the dugouts were in need of many […]
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Earlier in the month, the Perry County Shrine Club hosted a benefit for the Shriner’s Hospital. Murphy-Wall State Bank contributed to the cause, as well as had employees attend the event. It was held at Route 51 Brewing Company. They raised quite a bit for the cause and a great evening was had by all. […]
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Susan Davis, EVP/COO at Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company, Pinckneyville IL, recently was reappointed to the Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) 2018-2019 Human Resources Committee by IBA President and CEP Linda Koch. As a member of the Committee, Susan will assist in developing the human resources track for The ONE Conference and on an array […]
Read MoreThe bad guys have hit a new low – they are using extortion to take advantage of you. Extortion is a serious internet crime that can lead to devastating consequences for victims. The latest twist on extortion occurs when someone threatens to distribute compromising content of yours if you do not satisfy their demands, which […]
Read MoreThe bad guys know you like free stuff, but this time it’s going to cost you! They lure you to a fake website for a “free” gift card in exchange for seemingly harmless information. Once on the site, you are asked a series of questions. If you make it through all of the questions, you’ll […]
Read MoreThe bad guys are getting increasingly creative with CEO fraud and accounting scams. They are now impersonating executives within your organization and asking for financial reports, or asking employees in payroll to make changes to a bank account, or the email address in control of making edits to the bank account. These changes allow the […]
Read MoreThe bad guys are trying to trick you on your mobile device! Users are three times more likely to click on a suspicious link on their mobile device than on a desktop, and the bad guys are taking advantage of this. They will send you malicious links through email, social media (Facebook messenger), and text […]
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