Farmers & Merchants Bank of North Dakota
Christmas Open House
Come and Celebrate with us!
McVille: December 10th
Binford: December 11th
Tolna: December 12th
10am-2pm
To find out the value of your paper savings bonds:
http://www.treasurydirect.gov/BC/SBCPrice
To find the value of your vehicle:
https://www.nada.com
To check your free annual credit report:
www.annualcreditreport.com
If you feel you may have been the victim of a scam:
ND Attorney General Fraud Department 1-800-472-2600
To sign up and receive consumer alerts (fraud, etc.) from the Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov
To check the North Dakota road conditions:
https://dot.nd.gov/travel-info-v2
To find phone numbers & contacts for your local FSA office:
https://www.fsa.usda.gov
To check to see if your deposits are covered by FDIC insurance:
https://edie.fdic.gov
To view your credit card statement:
https://www.mycardstatement.com/#
To sign up and receive alerts on your FMBND VISA card: https://purchasealerts.visa.com
Romance Scams
The most basic ways romance scammers operate:
They develop an online relationship with someone but never meet in person.
Over time, they convince their so-called partner to send them money, buy them gifts, or invest in their business.
They may offer gifts – but ultimately, they will always take far more than they give.
Look Out 👀 for this New Package Delivery Scam
In a new spin on the package delivery scheme, scammers are no longer posing as mail carriers. Instead, they’re impersonating US Customs and Border Protection, claiming to have intercepted a package addressed to the victim.
Even if they sound official or make threats, don’t let these scammers fool you. The person contacting you is simply impersonating an agent in an attempt to gain access to your personal information and bank accounts.
How the Scam Works
Consumers have reported two versions of this scheme to BBB Scam Tracker.
The suspicious package scheme: You receive a call, email or text saying that US Customs and Border Patrol has intercepted a suspicious package addressed to you. You’re instructed to respond immediately or a warrant will be issued for your arrest. When you reach out, you learn they seized the package because it contained drugs, weapons, cash, or other contraband. The “officer” asks for your personal information in order to “verify your identity,” but it’s just a ruse to steal your identity.
The sweepstakes scheme: In another version of this scam, you’re contacted by someone claiming to be associated with US Customs and Border Protection. This time, they don’t threaten you with arrest. Instead, they claim to have intercepted a package containing a massive sweepstakes prize. To receive your winnings, you need to pay a huge fee for special shipping labels.
For More Information
US Customs and Border Protection issued a public warning about this scam.
Links on Cyber Education:
https://sbscyber.com/resources/cyber-hygiene-improving-health-and-online-security