Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank, a loved one, the government or law enforcement. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates […]
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Check your devices Before making any online purchases, make sure the device you’re using to shop online is up to date. Next, look at your accounts and ask if they each have strong passwords. Even better, if multifactor authentication is available, are you using it? Protect your devices by keeping the software up to date. […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank & Trust Company is proud to recognize Lia Farlow as our November Student of the Month. Lia was selected for her exceptional academic performance, leadership, and meaningful contributions to her school and community. Congratulations, Lia! Following graduation, Lia plans to pursue a degree in nursing at either Rend Lake College or Murray […]
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Notice To Our Valued Customers: As a result of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s decision to end production of the U.S. penny coin, the St. Louis Federal Reserve has notified all member banks that when the inventory of that specific coin is depleted, they will no longer fulfill penny orders. Murphy-Wall State Bank and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreWe’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 […]
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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 […]
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Summer break is here, and many children and young adults will spend a large part of their time playing video games. It’s estimated that 45.7 million children in the U.S. play video games, or more than 80 percent of all children between the ages of 5 and 18 according to data pulled from Entertainment Software […]
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Scammers impersonating the government — including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — is nothing new. But here’s a twist: scammers are now calling themselves FTC “agents” and supplying fake badge numbers and ID cards to try to convince you they are who they say they are. (…They’re not who they say they are. The FTC doesn’t […]
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has cautioned the public to be aware of emails that appear to be from SSA and include a link to download their Social Security statement. This email is an attempt to lure individuals to fraudulent sites that are not associated with SSA. The […]
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We’ve all heard about phishing scams – those deceptive emails that try to lure us into clicking malicious links or revealing personal information. But what about smishing? This lesser-known cousin of phishing uses SMS (text messages) to target unsuspecting victims, and it’s on the rise. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company is announcing the retirement of long time employee Julie Briley, VP and Branch Manager, effective September 30th. Briley has been a VP and Branch Manager of the Elkville location for Murphy-Wall since 2013, when she helped oversee the transition of the former Elkville State Bank into the Murphy-Wall family. […]
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The Billie Ray Craig Memorial Junior Golf Classic, sponsored by Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company was conducted Tuesday June 22, 2022 at the Red Hawk Country Club, Pinckneyville, IL. The tournament hosted junior golfers from across Southern Illinois. The tournament, which is a Point Event for the Southern Illinois Golf Association Junior Golf Tour, […]
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Congratulations to the 2022 Murphy-Wall State Bank PCHS Students of the Year Cheyanne Pauley, Jessi Pyatt, and Jimmie Reiman! Students are pictured receiving their certificates from Murphy-Wall State Bank President & CEO, Marty Davis and Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer, Susan Davis, at the recent PCHS Awards Night conducted in Thomas Gym. Cheyanne was […]
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Marty L. Davis, President and CEO of Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company in Pinckneyville, is the Illinois Bankers Association’s 2021 Banker of the Year. This is the 19th year for the award, which is the highest honor the IBA can bestow on one of its members. It is given annually to an individual […]
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In our increasingly digital world, protecting your privacy and personal information is an important and sometimes confusing task. Do you know how your information is being collected and used? How do you safeguard your data and create a culture of privacy? In honor of Data Privacy Day on January 28, 2021, here’s […]
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According to the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security (IDES), fraudulent unemployment claims are on the rise. Many of you know someone who has been a victim of this scheme, or have been a victim yourself. The scammers use stolen names and social security numbers to file fraudulent unemployment claims. You may be notified by […]
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Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company has opened a new full-service banking facility in Marion. Improved technological enhancements are being made to ensure a superior customer experience at the Watermark building located just off of Route 13 on the Hill in Marion. We are sending our welcome out to those living, working and traveling through […]
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