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Scams to Look Out For During the Holidays

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‘Tis the season to be joyful and merry, and the last thing you want to deal with is scammers and spammers. While these groups are always out there, they turn their annoying behaviors up during the holidays to take advantage of all the hustle and bustle. Here’s a quick overview of what to look out for during the holidays. 

Points West Community Bank: A Hometown Bank Built on a Century of Grit and Determination

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Article provided by BadCredit.org.  Many Americans live in cities and towns with an abundance of grocery stores. And they may not realize the agricultural-focused 4-H network remains one of the nation’s largest and most influential youth development organizations. More than 6 million active participants count on 4-H to help them develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility, and … Read more

Community Partners

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This Giving Tuesday and through the holiday season, each one of our branches will be partnering with a local business to help them fundraise for a local charity. At Points West, we put an emphasis on community and there’s no better time to support those around than during the holidays. Over the next month visit any of the below organizations and businesses to share your support and #ShopLocal.

Tips for Holiday Spending

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The holidays are right around the corner and for some, that can mean a season of stress and financial hardship, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Use these six tips to get you through the holidays feeling stress-free and confident about your spending.    Be realistic about your budget  Understand that your budget … Read more

Cyber Security Awareness Month

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It’s cyber awareness month and while it’s always good to learn about new ways to stay safe online, it’s especially relevant this month. Check out our tips below for ways to say safe while you’re using the internet or apps. 

Scam of the Week: Zelle Fraud Alert Scams

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Zelle is a popular mobile payment application that allows users to send payments to one another, and it’s an application that we utilize frequently here at Points West Community Bank. Like most financial institutions, Zelle alerts users of possible fraud to stop suspicious account activity from happening. However, not all fraud alerts are legitimate. Cybercriminals can impersonate Zelle and send fake fraud alerts to scam you. 

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