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Fraud typologies all financial institutions should know

Abrigo

Connect with an expert Common fraud schemes Check fraud Check fraud is one of the most concerning fraud trends for community banks in 2025. Sweepstakes/charity/lottery scams Victims are told they have won a lottery or sweepstakes but must pay taxes or fees to claim their prize. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job.

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Protecting customers from disaster fraud: What financial institutions need to know

Abrigo

Protecting customers from disaster fraud In the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters , vulnerable communities often see an uptick in disaster fraud schemes designed to steal personal information or relief funds from would-be donors. Find out how Abrigo Fraud Detection stops check fraud in its tracks.

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Community Bank Loan Performance Analysis

South State Correspondent

We conducted a loan performance analysis for over 5,000 individual hedged commercial loans originated by almost 400 community and regional banks across the country. Our analysis demonstrates that loan-level hedging has offered community banks a strong competitive advantage in the current interest rate environment and competitive landscape.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. There’s a lot of energy in the southern half of Texas, and it’s not just the resources that power our homes and cars. We spoke with four community banks in the southern half of Texas to learn how they are serving this buzzing region. By Mindy Charski.

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How community banks can help young homebuyers

Independent Banker

But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. So how can community banks help? They can step in to assist first-time homebuyers of all ages with educational resources and financial counseling. By Beth Mattson-Teig. Plenty of tools in the box. Flexibility needed.

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What is elder financial exploitation? FinCEN guidance for financial institutions

Abrigo

Elder financial exploitation (EFE) is a form of abuse where an older individual is deprived of vital financial resources, often without their explicit knowledge or consent. Prizes, sweepstakes, and lottery scams: In these scams, victims are told theyve won a prize or lottery but must pay fees or taxes upfront to claim their winnings.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Focusing on our communities

Independent Banker

Unlike our credit union counterparts, we pay taxes, and those tax dollars are spent at home to ensure our communities grow. As we kick off Community Banking Month, I can’t help but reflect on that statement and the changes of this past year. And community banks are the heartbeat of these efforts.

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