Can You Spot a Scam?
Posted On: November 20, 2025 by Home State Bank in: Personal Banking
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank, a loved one, the government or law enforcement. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $12.5 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2024 — an increase of 25% over 2023.
These...
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.
Social Media
From Marketplace to messenger and even new friend requests, social media allows scammers to learn enough about...
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