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What You Need to Know About Fraud in 2020.

It’s chill-time in Nebraska. So, kick back in your new slippers and catch up on some important news about fraud. It’s a smart way to start the new year.

We all know that criminals continue to find creative new ways to steal, so good folks need to stay one step ahead. Below are just a few of the common tactics fraudsters are using nowadays and a dozen ways to help protect your data and identity.

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Love My Community: Superior

Named for the quality of its fertile land, the town of Superior is situated in the Republican River valley, 60 miles southeast of Hastings and just a mile from the Kansas border. Settlement began in the area in the late 1860s. The town was surveyed in 1875 and incorporated in 1879.

The entrepreneurial spirit was alive and well as the town began to grow. Merchants were doing a thriving business and the railroads began to take note. The first railroad to come to town was the Burlington Northern in 1880 with a main line between Kansas City and Denver. The railroad provided a jumpstart to the new town, allowing new industries to spring up.

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When you just can’t get to the Bank, Mobile Deposit.

by Sharon Hull

It’s evening, you’ve settled in, and suddenly remember you’ve forgotten to deposit those checks. Or maybe there’s ice on the road, and you’d rather not drive. Or maybe you’re just super busy and can’t find time to visit the Bank. Sound familiar?

The solution is easy! (And you barely need to disturb the pup or kittycat snoozing on your lap.) Simply endorse your check, snap photos of the front and back in-app, and it’s done.

Whether it’s one check or multiple, Mobile Deposit allows you to deposit anytime, day or night, from just about anywhere––even the coziest of spots.

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Smart Business: Robert M. Merryman Performing Arts Center, Kearney

Originally built in 1926 as Kearney Junior High School, the Robert M. Merryman Performing Arts Center is a renovated, 768-seat, historic auditorium in Kearney, Nebraska—and now one of the largest performing art centers between Denver and Lincoln. 

In 2006, hundreds of donors from Kearney and around the United States came together to imagine the possibilities, raising more than $5.2 million to create this beautiful center that showcases theater, dance, music and more. Supporters included Kearney Public Schools alumnus Robert M. Merryman and the Ron and Carol Cope Foundation.

The grand opening for the venue was in October of 2006, and it now welcomes over 40,000 visitors at more than 300 events each year. Impressive!

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Leader of the Month: Sharon Hull, Bookkeeper

Over the 26 years Sharon has worked here, she’s formed some very good friendships and met some wonderful customers. It’s also the Bank’s family-oriented management philosophy that keeps her sticking around year after year. That, and the popcorn on Fridays.

Most of the people Sharon interacts with are members of the same community, which makes her want to do her very best. “I’m here eight or more hours every day. I can make them good hours or bad. It’s up to me. So, I try to do the best job I can while I’m here for my sake, my co-workers and the customers,” says Sharon.

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  • Want to Be Our Smart Business of the Month? Here’s your window of opportunity! Email us at jroth@bankfmb.com, and your business could get the spotlight next.
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