A recent scam involves fraudsters mailing large checks to people along with letters stating they have either won a contest, are being solicited to be mystery shoppers, or some other similar story. These letters look legitimate, and the checks are large enough to entice anyone into cashing them.
Some letters instruct recipients to call a phone number to activate the check, which is actually an attempt to gain personal information. In other instances, recipients are told to keep a portion of the check and wire the rest to an individual named in the letter. No matter the scheme, the results can be devasting, time-consuming, and costly to you!
MYSTERY SHOPPER
In an actual report of this scam, an individual received a $3,350 check in the mail with an offer to become a mystery shopper.
A letter instructed the person to cash the check, use Western Union to wire $3,000 to an individual named in the letter, and provide feedback about his or her experience with Western Union. After that, the person was told to use $200 of the remaining cash to buy whatever he or she wanted at a specific department store chain, rate the shopping experience, and keep the merchandise. The remaining $150 was to be kept as a gift. Eventually, the check will be returned for non-sufficient funds (NSF) and the person will be liable for any money spent.
Always remember - if the offer seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
We're On Facebook!
If you are on Facebook - look for Reliabank and become a fan! Updated regularly, you can be the first to know about new products, services, community events, and much more.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Dow Hits 10,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (an unmanaged index of 30 widely held stocks) finished Wednesday, October 14, at 10,015.86, which represents a gain of 52.9% since its March 9 low of 6,547.05. The NASDAQ Composite (an unmanaged index of common stocks listed on the NASDAQ National Stock Market) closed the day at 2,172.23, up an astonishing 71.3% from its March 9 close at 1,268.64, while the S&P 500 (an unmanaged index of 500 widely held stocks) ticked up to 1,092.02, a gain of 61.4% from its March 9 close at 676.53.
Investors who have been in the market for a long time will note that while these figures are encouraging, they are still far beneath the record highs reached in October 2007. But those who invested in the market earlier this year have seen values increase dramatically.
While investors generally have been positive during the markets’ recent climb, it has been noted with alarm by analysts that the volume of equity holdings has actually decreased. Worried investors have been withdrawing equity holdings in favor of bonds, indicating that a significant number of investors missed out on the equity market rally.
Certainly, recent market and economic activity has been encouraging, but major questions remain. If you have questions about the markets in general or want to discuss your portfolio feel free to contact the financial advisors at RJFS http://www.raymondjames.com/reliabank/
Securities offered exclusively through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are NOT a deposit, NOT insured by FDIC or any federal government agency. NOT GUARANTEED by the fianncial institution. Subject to risk and may lose value.
Investors who have been in the market for a long time will note that while these figures are encouraging, they are still far beneath the record highs reached in October 2007. But those who invested in the market earlier this year have seen values increase dramatically.
While investors generally have been positive during the markets’ recent climb, it has been noted with alarm by analysts that the volume of equity holdings has actually decreased. Worried investors have been withdrawing equity holdings in favor of bonds, indicating that a significant number of investors missed out on the equity market rally.
Certainly, recent market and economic activity has been encouraging, but major questions remain. If you have questions about the markets in general or want to discuss your portfolio feel free to contact the financial advisors at RJFS http://www.raymondjames.com/reliabank/
Securities offered exclusively through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are NOT a deposit, NOT insured by FDIC or any federal government agency. NOT GUARANTEED by the fianncial institution. Subject to risk and may lose value.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Great Gift Ideas
The holidays will soon be here and if you have some hard to buy for people on your shopping list, look no further than Reliabank for unique gift ideas!
We offer state quarter stuffed bears, keychains, coin collector folders, ornaments (that can be engraved!) proof sets, and much more. Looking for something special? Contact Lisa at Reliabank 873-2261
HAPPY HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
WWYE-Mail
We Want Your Email! To better serve you, we are asking customers, and anyone else that would like to be informed of Reliabank happenings, to please stop in at any of our locations and give us your email address.
Having your email address on file will help us serve you more efficiently:
Having your email address on file will help us serve you more efficiently:
- notify you about changes happening at Reliabank
- notify you about upcoming events
- alert you to scams that may have surfaced in our community
- alert you to new banking services and products
- share our quarterly newsletter
Give us your email address during the month of October and you will be entered into a drawing for an iPod Touch! Drawing will be held on October 31.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
HONORING CUSTOMER SERVICE
Customer Service Week (October 5-9) is a national event devoted to recognizing the importance of customer service and honoring the people on the front lines.
At Reliabank we believe that customer service is what makes a business truly unique. We are proud of the staff we have and as many of you know - our front line people are simply the best. So whether you stop in at our banks occassionally, or everyday - let us know how we are doing. We love the feedback and its because of customers like you that we enjoy what we do!
Happy Customer Service week!
At Reliabank we believe that customer service is what makes a business truly unique. We are proud of the staff we have and as many of you know - our front line people are simply the best. So whether you stop in at our banks occassionally, or everyday - let us know how we are doing. We love the feedback and its because of customers like you that we enjoy what we do!
Happy Customer Service week!
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