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Scams & Alerts

First for You. Looking out for your safety first.

We want you to be safe. That's why we have created this special section on our site to help alert you to any threats you need to be aware of. As always, if you have a concern or question, don't hesitate to Contact Us.

Below are some recent scams and warnings.

Potential Scam Alert

Potential Scam Alert

We have been made aware of customers receiving phone calls in which the caller claims to be from Community First Bank’s Fraud Department. CFB does have a Fraud Center that will contact you if there is potential fraud on your card, and we will never ask for specific personal or account information (including account numbers, names and passwords). 

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Money Mule Scams

Money Mule Scams

“If someone sends you money and asks you to send it to someone else, STOP. You could be what some people call a money mule – someone scammers use to transfer and launder stolen money.”

Thursday, July 1, 2021
Potential Scam Alert: Don't give out personal info over the phone.

Potential Scam Alert: Don't give out personal info over the phone.

We have been made aware of customers receiving automated phone calls in which the caller claims to be from Community First Bank to review accounts and talk about COVID assistance. These calls are fraudulent, and we have reported the scam to our local police department. Please note, we will never ask for specific account information over the phone (including numbers, names and passwords). If you have any questions or concerns, or feel you may have given out personal information to someone not associated with CFB, please call your local branch directly.

Thursday, February 25, 2021
Elder Financial Exploitation - More Common Than You Think

Elder Financial Exploitation - More Common Than You Think

Did you know that, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, financial exploitation was the second leading type of elder abuse reported in Wisconsin in 2017? 

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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