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WHAT ARE SCAMS?

WHAT ARE SCAMS?

Scams are everywhere as criminals try to cash in by stealing money or valuable personal information from victims. And given our modern reliance on technologies like smartphones and the internet, if you haven’t been a victim of a scam, you’ve likely been targeted by one.

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DISRUPTING THE FLOW OF TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED CYBERTHREATS

DISRUPTING THE FLOW OF TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED CYBERTHREATS

Recognizing the tactics used by attackers and understanding how they work together can help us avoid them. Cybercriminals use several tactics to access your personal and business data. Increasingly, they’re layering these tactics so one attack strengthens the next.

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Understanding Social Engineering

Understanding Social Engineering

With our reliance on technology, it is important to keep yourself informed to avoid falling victim of fraud. Chances are you have already been a target of a cybercriminal or fraudster.  One common type of fraud is referred to as Social Engineering.  Social engineering is a technique used to manipulate a victim into disclosing information or taking a specific action. Fraudsters will communicate with an intended target by saying they are from a trusted organization or financial institution.  They may even impersonate someone the target knows.

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North Platte Recreation Sales Tax Petition

North Platte Recreation Sales Tax Petition

The North Platte City Council recently made the decision to send a sales tax initiative for a half-cent increase for a large recreational infrastructure project to a vote. It was a move triggered by a petition that picked up more than 2,000 signatures.

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Mike Jacobson Honored for his Contributions to Agriculture

Mike Jacobson Honored for his Contributions to Agriculture

On September 1, 2022, the Nebraska Bankers Association held their Fall Agri-Business Conference in Lincoln.  Among the activities, the NBA recognized Sen. Mike Jacobson President and CEO of NebraskaLand Bank, with the 2022 NBA Agri-business Recognition Award. The award has been presented each year since 1983 to individuals who have made significant contributions to the state of Nebraska and its agricultural industry.

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Previewing North Platte Football

Previewing North Platte Football

With the high school football season right around the corner in North Platte, we know that many people are excited about the upcoming year and ready to get back out to the games. 

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CAROL PELSTER EARNS PRESTIGIOUS BANKING DIPLOMA

CAROL PELSTER EARNS PRESTIGIOUS BANKING DIPLOMA

Carol Pelster, Vice President Branch Manager, Kearney, has graduated  from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado’s state-of-the-art graduate school of banking program. Pelster was named one of 21 students to graduate with honors out of 169 students graduating in the class of 2022 during a ceremony on July 28, 2022, in Boulder, Colo.

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The A, B, C (and D's) of Medicare

The A, B, C (and D's) of Medicare

Medicare can be confusing, especially with the various plans and supplements offered through different companies. So we're going to break down Medicare today with two experts on the topic, Whitney Kester, a specialized Medicare insurance agent, and Mark Werkmeister a Certified Financial Planner.

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Misleading Marketing Practices: Lenders Use Bank’s Reputation

Misleading Marketing Practices: Lenders Use Bank’s Reputation

While consumers are constantly bombarded with electronic ads, and the dangers of online scams, the average buyer has evolved and will research before signing the dotted line. Other lending and insurance marketers have resorted to purchasing consumer information to seem legitimate.

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Dill Pickle Snow Cones

Dill Pickle Snow Cones

Investigator Lisa Citta with the North Platte Police Department and Owner of Snowball Express joins us on today’s episode to explain a bit about her job and our community. More and more women are breaking glass ceilings in the police field. Lisa’s work has recently been spotlighted in the news as she was part of our local department's first all-women patrol shift! 

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