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Combatting Check Fraud
Since the circulation of paper checks, fraudsters have sought ways to steal information and funds from consumers and businesses, and instances of check fraud have increased in recent years. According to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, there were over 680,000 reports of check fraud in the United States in 2022. What is Check Fraud? Check…
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Meet Amanda Deskins – the Branch Manager of Ronceverte, West Virginia!
Meet Amanda Deskins, Branch Manager at the Ronceverte Branch in West Virginia! Amanda has 8 years of banking experience. She enjoys helping clients navigate through difficult financial situations and strives for all clients to leave her office with a smile on their face and a sense of relief. Amanda said what makes Peoples Bank special…
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Meet Angela Adams Cable – the new Branch Manager of Pikeville, Kentucky!
Meet Angela Adams Cable, the new Branch Manager in Pikeville, Kentucky! With 26 years of banking experience, Angela excels in meeting new clients and building lasting relationships. She is dedicated to providing each client with the best possible interaction and service, consistently going above and beyond. Angela shared that what makes Peoples Bank special is,…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Stay Informed
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative to help educate everyone about online safety and empower individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime. Specific scams to defraud victims change over time. However, there are common themes and red flags that can help you identify a potential scam or financial fraud below. Threat…
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Curious about how the Federal Reserve’s interest rates impact mortgage rates?
In September, the Federal Reserve announced a drop in interest rates for the first time in over four years. Many people don’t realize that while mortgage rates are influenced by the Federal Reserve, they aren’t directly set by it. How do interest rates set by the Federal Reserve impact mortgage rates? Mortgage rates are more…
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Meet Personal Banker Lamanda Wells!
Meet Lamanda Wells, one of our Personal Bankers in Beaver Dam, Kentucky! Lamanda has 20 years of banking experience. Lamanda is committed to providing excellent customer service and building lasting relationships with clients to help them find solutions to meet their banking needs. Lamanda’s best banking advice is, “Credit can work for you or against…
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Meet Business Development Officer Evan Fischer!
Meet Evan Fischer, one of our Trust and Investment Business Development Officers! Evan has 12 years of experience in banking, with a degree in Business Administration. He is a Certified Retirement Services Professional, helping employers and employees take advantage of qualified retirement plan benefits. Evan’s primary office is in Coshocton, Ohio, but he also serves…
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Student Accounts for Back-to-School
Managing finances as a student can be challenging, but having the right account can make a world of difference. Peoples Bank’s student accounts are designed to cater to the unique needs of students, offering features that help them manage their money more efficiently. Student Checking Account (ages 13-25)The Peoples Bank Student Checking account is perfect…
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5 Cybersecurity Scams to Watch for in 2024
It’s easy to think you’ll never fall for a financial scam, but technological advancements are leading to increasingly sophisticated and convincing schemes. That’s why it’s important to stay informed on the latest trends in financial fraud so that you can detect and protect yourself from threats. Here are five emerging cybersecurity scams to know about…
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Meet Mortgage Consultant Andrea Childers!
Meet Andrea Childers, a Peoples Bank Mortgage Consultant in Southcentral Kentucky! Andrea started her career right out of college and has over 24 years of experience in mortgage banking. Andrea’s primary office is in Bowling Green, Kentucky, but she also serves Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and the towns between them. She enjoys empowering clients with financial literacy…
