FMB Fraud Alerts

Mobile banking has made life more convenient, but unfortunately, scammers have found new ways to exploit this technology. One common scheme is mobile deposit check fraud, where criminals trick victims into depositing a fake check using their banking app, then pressure them to send most of the funds back or they promise large returns on investments, such as Bitcoin, and ask that you electronically send funds back to them to do the investment. These scams often start online. Fraudsters may...

Fraud Alert: Beware of Phone, Text, and Email Scams Farmers and Merchants Bank has become aware of scammers impersonating our Fraud Department and spoofing FMB phone numbers in an attempt to obtain customers' personal information. Please remember: Farmers and MerchantsBank will never ask you to pay a fee or fine over the phone or through Cash App or other digital payment services. We will never ask for your online banking password, one-time security codes, or other confidential...