09/26/2023 Why Scams Work and How to Mitigate Your Vulnerability

Bank fraud has evolved significantly past the cracking codes or breaking into a highly secure vault that you’d see in the movies. Now, it’s about breaking into minds. Scammers have honed psychological tactics to the point where it’s something of an art. They are a potential threat to even the most cautious and intelligent of […]

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09/12/2023 Guarding Your Finances Playbook: Identifying and Combatting Different Types of Fraudulent Scams

Financial scams have been around as long as money itself, and as we continue to see advancements in modern technology, we are seeing developments in the evolution of how scammers and fraudsters take advantage of innocent people. Due to the rise, across the board, in fraud cases in the United States, we want to take […]

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07/20/2023 HICKORY POINT BANK ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ANH TO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL BANKING

Hickory Point Bank announced that Anh To has been named Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking for the Champaign region. “Anh is a distinguished and experienced commercial banking professional,” said Dan Marker, Hickory Point Bank President, Champaign Region. “His skillfulness and strong connections to the Champaign community further strengthen our growing team of bankers, and will […]

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06/05/2023 Protecting Your Family from Fraud: Tips to Keep Your Assets Safe

At Hickory Point Bank we care deeply about our community and the financial security of our customers. We have noticed an increase in scams targeting our community members, especially older adults. In this blog post, we will discuss why scammers target older individuals, provide examples of scams taking place in our community, and offer tips […]

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05/30/2023 The Evolution of Our ATMs

The Evolution of Our ATMs: A Journey from Cash Dispensers to Comprehensive Banking Hubs – Your Safety, Security, and the Future of Banking The ATM, or automated teller machine, has undergone a remarkable transformation since its introduction in the late 1960s. Today, ATMs are all-in-one banking hubs that offer a wide range of services beyond […]

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