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Skip the Scams this Holiday Season

Posted On: December 9, 2024 by Home State Bank in: Community, Personal Banking

As we're now in the full holiday season swing, there are more fake shopping sites. The ads on social media show expensive products like electric scooters, designer bags, and other popular toys and gifts at unbelievably low prices. Many of these bogus sites use photos and logos the scammers steal from legitimate businesses, but they won't send you authentic products. If you're wondering how to avoid these phony offers, there are a few ways to help you detect them.

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Scary Scams to Avoid

Posted On: October 24, 2023 by Home State Bank in: General

The rise in technological advances have unfortunately also brought on the rise of scams. While scams are not new by any means, the ways in which scammers can attempt to compromise your assets or identity have grown significantly with the use of technology.

Here are some common scams to look out for and ways to avoid them.

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From Marketplace to messenger and even new friend requests, social media allows scammers to learn enough about...

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