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Phishing occurs when criminals try to gather information through emails, texts, social DMs or calls that seem legitimate. The criminal’s goal is to steal money, gain access to sensitive data and login information or to install malware on the victim's device.

If you suspect a message you’ve received is a phishing attempt, delete the message. Do not reply or click on any attachment or link, including unsubscribe links.

Are you being phished? You could be if the sender…
(choose all that apply & let us know your answer in the comments!)
a. Asks for your phone number
b. Doesn’t have an email signature
c. Creates a sense of urgency or claims they need help

Let's test your multi-factor authentication (MFA) knowledge! Which of the examples below is considered a form of MFA? Leave your answer in the comments!
a. SMS Codes: A unique code is sent to your mobile device via SMS and is used with your password to access accounts
b. Biometrics: Fingerprint scans, facial recognition or voice recognition can be used as a second factor
c. Push Notifications: Notifications pushed to your mobile device asking you to approve or deny a login attempt
d. Physical Tokens: Physical tokens can be used to generate a one-time code
OR
1. A and B
2. A, B and C
3. All of the above

And that's a wrap! Thank you to every single one of you who stopped by our locations for our Customer Appreciation celebrations over the past 18 months! For those who have been following along online, we hope our weekly social spotlights have given you a better glimpse into each community we proudly serve.

Special shoutout to San Antonio for wrapping up our spotlights on a high note! We're so excited to be a part of this market and look forward to all of the amazing relationships we will build together. 😄

With Cybersecurity month here, we have another question to test your cyber safety skills. Take a guess and leave your answer in the comments below!

This week we’re taking a plunge into the riverwalk city, San Antonio! San Antonio is a city with a lot of history and beauty dating all the way back to the 1500s when the Native American’s occupied the space. This week, learn a little more about the history of San Antonio and what makes it so amazing.

We hope you had a wonderful week celebrating with the Manor team! We are so grateful for all they do for our customers and the community.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness month! Throughout October, we will share tips and ideas to keep your information safer and help you stay one step ahead of cyber criminals. Let's start with a little poll to kick things off:

What is the best way to keep your online information safe? Is it…

a. Using complex passwords
b. Using two-factor/MFA for online accounts
c. Staying aware of the latest security scams
d. Updating your computer’s software
e. All the above

Let us know your answers in the comments!

This week's spotlight shines brightly upon the town of Manor, Texas! Located just a stone's throw away from Austin, Manor provides a haven to commuters to famers alike. Get to know a little more about our Manor branch by stopping by this week!

Our Lavon team came prepared this past week! We hope you like their themes! From Mean Green to Tickled Pink, we have one creative crew! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Lavon branch this week to help us celebrate. Leave us a comment below on which theme was your favorite. 😄

The city of Lavon is a small Dallas suburb near Lake Lavon that’s known for its big heart. Deemed one of the fastest growing communities in Texas, Lavon has grown from 500 residents in 2000 to more than 5,000 today.

Today we want to give a HUGE shoutout to the Fort Worth financial center. They are a small but mighty team that gives it their all. We truly appreciate all they do for the Fort Worth community, and it’s certain they have enjoyed their week of festivities with coworkers and customers

From the world-renowned Fort Worth Stockyards to the beautiful Texas Christian University, Fort Worth is known for so many wonderful things. Help us in celebrating all that is Fort Worth this week as we take a deeper dive into the history of Fort Worth together.

It's the time of year when the weather begins to cool down, the leaves start to change and we cheer on the hometown team under the Friday night lights! What better way to celebrate our Van Alstyne financial center than with a little sports team day! Thank you to everyone who came by this week and celebrated with the spectacular Van Alstyne crew.

This week we’re highlighting a small town with a big name, Van Alstyne. Incorporated in 1890, Van Alstyne has experienced significant growth primarily from city dwellers seeking a calmer, more peaceful way of life. With its proximity to the conveniences of larger communities and its abundance of land, Van Alstyne might make a great next move for you!

Cleburne, thank you for hosting a fantastic celebration this week! It was wonderful to see all the happy faces of customers and employees alike. We appreciate all that you do in Cleburne and the joy you bring.

This week we are giving you a look into what the town of Cleburne is like. From the growing population to the diverse job industries, there’s no reason not to work or play in Cleburne. Events, art, dining and more, there is so much charm to discover in Cleburne.

Today we’re giving a big shoutout to our Pilot Point financial crew! We don’t know what we would do without you! Pilot Point is lucky to have such an incredible team of hard workers that can get the job done fast, effectively, and with a smile on their faces. Thank you for your commitment to the community of Pilot Point and Independent Financial.

Located right around the corner from UNT and Texas Women’s University is Pilot Point, Texas. The perfect place to raise a family or just enjoy Lake Ray Roberts. You will be sure to enjoy this little slice of heaven if you’re here for a long or short time.

We hope you had a joyous week full of fun celebrating with the Little Elm team! We had a blast serving our community with a smile 😄

It’s a wrap! Last week marked the end of our 2024 summer intern program. During the past 12 weeks, our amazing group of interns has made a lasting impact, and they will certainly be missed. We wish them all the success as they head back to school – and some to new careers. Thank you for making this a summer to remember!

Let's give a big shoutout to the Team USA athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics!

Of the 126 medals received at this year's Olympics, 44 went to athletes with Texas ties and 12 with ties to Colorado. Two great states for sports… and banking! Way to go Team USA!

Little Elm may sound small, but it boasts a large community and happy residents all around. This week we are spotlighting them for their history, culture, and fun activities! Keep up with us through the week to see how we have celebrated our Little Elm branch.

Boating their way through our hearts is our Lake Dallas financial center team. Whether it be at the bank itself or giving back to the community, Lake Dallas knows just how to do it!

Occupied in 1852, Lake Dallas was established along the shores of Lewisville Lake offering a pleasant place for tourism and relaxation. Today we highlight Lake Dallas as we spend the week celebrating all that makes Lake Dallas unique.

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