FRAUD PREVENTION SUPPORT
From your friends at F&M. Protect yourself and all you've worked so hard for from scammers.![Awareness Stat](https://i0.wp.com/www.fmpierz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Awareness-Stat.png?resize=783%2C366&ssl=1)
Awareness KEY to Prevention
Using advanced technology, scammers can capture a voice recording and generate a “deepfake” version that can be used to impersonate you. All they need is 10 seconds. They can produce checks that are nearly impossible to tell are counterfeit.
AARP states that “Fraud is at a crisis level in this country.” In the first three quarters of 2023, fraud cost U.S. consumers more than $7 billion—5% more than the same period a year earlier, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Research shows that if a person is aware of a specific scam, they’re 80% less likely to engage with it. And, even if they do engage, they are 40% less likely to lose money or sensitive information, according to the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
Information & Training Materials to Help You Fight Fraud
Farmers & Merchants conducted three Fraud Prevention Training Sessions in Pierz, Eden Valley and Sauk Rapids. Our goal: to increase awareness of the different types of fraud because awareness is key to prevention.
Following is what we covered and links for downloading the full training presentation and materials that were shared at these sessions.
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TOP SCAMS
The latest and most common scams, including the most used tricks by scammer and ways for spotting them.
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PREVENTION TIPS
Simple, powerful tips for protecting you and your money, personal/sensitive data, while giving you peace of mind.
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RESOURCES TO USE
Resources provided by the IRS, FDIC and other organizations–all designed to help stop fraud and protect you and your hard-earned money.
DOWNLOADABLE Presentation & Information Sheets
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Training Presentation
Download the full training presentation as a PDF to view at your convenience.
Common Scams Sheet
A perfect primer on some of today’s most common scams. Keep this handy for an easy reference.
Spot Fake Checks
Fake check scams are on the rise. Use this handy fact sheet to help you spot and stop them.
Money Muling Facts
Learn about how to prevent yourself from unknowingly becoming a money mule.