Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company is committed to supporting education and the local community. We are pleased to announce the recipients of our annual scholarship program. Through this initiative, the bank has awarded scholarships to exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, and a commitment to community service. The scholarships awarded […]
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Now more than ever, cybercriminals are using a tactic known as pretexting to catch you off guard. Pretexting is when a cybercriminal impersonates a real person and asks you for help with a fake scenario. They often carry on a conversation with you and use public information to convince you that they are who they […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company would like to congratulate Evan Cheek and Emily Restoff for being selected as our Students of the Month for May! After high school, Evan plans on attending Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. Emily plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in early elementary education. Both students have been very involved […]
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Recently, a ring of cybercriminals used a smishing attack in order to steal credit card information. A smishing attack is a type of phishing attack through SMS messaging. The cybercriminals used this stolen bank information to purchase cryptocurrency that they then exchanged for cash. Read the below information to learn more about this scam and […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company would like to congratulate Bailey Niedbalski and Sallee Collins for being selected as our Students of the Month for April! After high school, Bailey plans to study Finance and Business at the University of Mississippi with the goal of attending Law School. Sallee plans to pursue a BFA in […]
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Wiring money at Murphy-Wall State Bank can be a quick and convenient way to transfer funds to someone else, either domestically or internationally. This method of transfer is faster and more secure than mailing a check and provides immediate access to the funds at the receiving end. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank would like to congratulate Hunter Trail and Addison Waggoner on being selected as our Students of the Month for March! After high school, Hunter plans to study Computers and IT Systems at Rend Lake College and is considering pursuing a master’s in Computer Engineering and minor in Computer Science after. Addison plans […]
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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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