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Practice safe checking
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The #PracticeSafeChecks website provides a detailed explanation of what personal information is vulnerable in checks and offers a comprehensive guide to safeguarding against check fraud, using an airline-themed approach.
Banks raise fraud awareness
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The Community Bank of Missouri has recently teamed up with the American Bankers Association and financial institutions nationwide to launch a comprehensive initiative aimed at raising awareness about the persistent threat of phishing scams and check fraud. Recent data from the Federal Trade Commission reveals that consumers suffered an estimated $10 billion in losses due to phishing and other fraudulent activities in 2023, representing a substantial 13.6% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, a 2023 report from the Boston Fed indicates that instances of check fraud have nearly doubled since 2021, underscoring the escalating nature of this issue.
ES man pleads not guilty to two felonies
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An Excelsior Springs man has been granted a bond reduction while facing two felony charges. Jacob R.
McGaugh named 2024 Legislator of the Year
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Representative Peggy McGaugh of Carrollton was honored with the 2024 Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) Legislator of the Year Award during the MRTAAnnual Meeting on Sept. 17 in Branson.
Addressing persistent student absenteeism
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DR. TREY CAVANAH Since the start of the pandemic, school districts in Missouri have seen a marked uptick in the number of students who are consistently absent from school.
HSRC to host casino night
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Amidst the glitz and glamour of Casino Night, HSRC will be rallying support for the shelter’s groundbreaking initiative: the Spay-Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP). This crucial project is in response to the pressing issue of pet overpopulation in the community.
RCSO certifies deputies for TruNarc
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™ The Ray County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) recently hosted a training event, allowing deputies to become certified on the new TruNarc machine. RCSO received approval of the purchase of the new drug testing device in Auguest from the Ray County Commissioners, at an estimated cost of $35,000.
