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Independent Banker highlights how fraudsters take advantage of natural disasters

May 16, 2025

The latest Independent Banker magazine explains how fraudsters try to capitalize on people’s vulnerability and generosity following a natural disaster.

Details: The article outlines how scammers target disaster victims who may be susceptible to offers for help and how community bankers can help customers avoid compounding a natural disaster with a financial one.

CFO Survey Deadline Today: Meanwhile, the deadline for Independent Banker’s Community Bank CFO Outlook Survey is today. Editors will use the data for an article in August, and participating CFOs will receive anonymized results.

More: The May edition of Independent Banker also includes articles on workplace culture, succession planning, operational efficiency, point-of-sale innovations, SBA loans, and more.

Access: The magazine is available on the Independent Banker website and via the digital edition. Community bankers also can subscribe to Independent Banker’s newsletter to receive the magazine via email.