Fraud & Security Tips

Tax season is here. Whether saving, paying off debt, or investing, use your refund wisely—and stay alert! Scammers are more active this time of year.

Keep your finances secure this holiday season by learning how to avoid common scams like phishing, fake charities, and fraudulent shopping sites. Discover tips to shop safely online and protect your money while using payment apps.

Protect your loved ones from scammers! Discover 5 essential tips to safeguard older relatives from fraud. We are here to support your family’s financial security. Stay safe!

Texting scams are on the rise! Our Fraud Squad shows you what you need to know.

Your personal data is like treasure—it’s valuable and worth protecting. So, we’re sharing our top tips to frustrate fraudsters while doing all the things you love with your smartphone.

There are three free security services you can use to protect all your accounts at FMB. We’ll tell you all about them right here.

Impersonation scams are becoming more popular with fraudsters, but you can one-up them with these essential tips to identify and steer clear of potential threats.

Most of us get a lot of email, and a lot of it is unexpected. But before you go clicking your way through the inbox to see what’s important, slow down for a minute. Take a close look at the senders and subject lines.   There will probably be some messages from family, friends, and senders […]

As your Bank and as your friends, all of us at Farmers & Merchants Bank are serious about keeping you and your money safe. And we’re always on the lookout for information that can help you protect yourself.   Dormant accounts come with their own set of risks, and they’re magnets for fraudsters. You’ll be glad […]

Two-factor authentication is a great security layer that makes it harder for hackers to access your information, reducing fraud risks. You may be thinking “it takes too long to log into my apps” or “I don’t think I need that,” but you’d be wrong. Two-factor authentication is one of the best ways to add an […]