Prevent Impersonator Fraud
Falling for an impersonation scam could lead to significant money loss, fraud and identity theft. But with the these tips, you have the power to shield yourself.
Stay up-to-date on the latest information about financial safety and maximizing your F&M Bank tools. Along with tips to help protect your data, you’ll also find resources to take your financial know-how to the next level.
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Prevent ACH Fraud
From fake emails and texts to computer viruses and malware, outsmart the scammers with these fraud prevention tips and best practices.
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Do you know how to spot a scam?
Understanding the different strategies scammers use is the first step in outsmarting them. Here are more ways to protect yourself and your company from wire fraud.
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Prevent Wire Fraud
Understanding the different strategies scammers use is the first step in outsmarting them. Here are more ways to protect yourself and your company from wire fraud.
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Protect Your Business from Check Fraud
Our top priority at F&M Bank is your financial security. To protect yourself and your business against mail theft and identity fraud, take note of our best practices and services that enhance your security.
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Prevent Impersonator Fraud
Falling for an impersonation scam could lead to significant money loss, fraud and identity theft. But with the these tips, you have the power to shield yourself.
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Social Media Safety
Thieves can piece together potentially damaging clues about when you’ll be away from home, which loved ones or hobbies might make up your passwords, and more.
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A Few Essential Tips On Finding the Best Bank for Start-Up Businesses
Start-up business entrepreneurs usually need help introducing their business to customers. No matter how passionate or talented they are, choosing a great bank is among the most important steps for new entrepreneurs.
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Advantages of Business Loans
Every business needs funding to start and/or grow operations. Not everyone has access to capital for a start-up business, which is where business loans come in handy.
How to Protect Yourself from Text Phishing (Smishing)
Scammers like to go phishing. That is, they like to impersonate your bank to trick you into sharing your personal information. These scam text messages are called smishing and are often very convincing, very scary and very urgent. But don’t take the bait. Take a minute to assess the situation for fraud. Or else, you could be on the hook for some serious financial trouble.
Check Yourself for Check Fraud
Today we can transfer money with the click of a button and make a purchase with the tap of a card. As banking technology evolves, so do financial scam tactics. So, it’s easy to assume paper checks are safe from scammers, but the truth is, paper checks aren’t fraud-proof. Keep reading for tips on how to spot check fraud — and stop it.
5 Essential Things To Know About Bank Mobile Deposit
A mobile deposit or mobile check deposit is a simple, convenient tool that allows you to deposit your checks remotely via your bank’s mobile app
7 Advantages Of Using Apple Pay
Apple Pay is a mobile payment service that allows users to make online purchases by means of contactless technology.
Identity Theft: Common Causes & How To Recognize It
Identity theft or identity fraud is when a thief steals your personal information and attempts to misuse it.
3 Ways A Debit Card Benefits You
Debit cards are issued by banks so that every cardholder can easily and quickly transfer money or make payments.
Types of Mobile Loans and Their Pros & Cons
Thanks to modern technology, loan applications are more convenient than ever. You no longer need to put pen to paper; rather, you can apply using a mobile phone or website.
4 Immediate Measures To Take After Losing Your Debit Card
Is your debit card gone? Acting fast can prevent a relatively minor mishap from having major repercussions for your financial life.
5 Benefits Of Apple Pay For Merchants & clients
Many people are familiar with Apple Pay, a payment feature that enables clients and merchants to do contactless transactions using Apple-supported devices like iPhone, MacBook Pros, and Apple watches.
What is Investment Banking?
Investment banking is a specialty office of the banking industry designed to help governments, businesses and other entities raise money in a variety of ways.
Comparing Checking Accounts vs. Savings Accounts
A checking account, also known as a demand or transactional account, allows you to make both withdrawals and deposits at a bank.
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Business Loan With Bad Credit
Having poor credit makes it hard to qualify for a business loan, especially if you’re planning to take the traditional route.