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Don’t Let a Dream Trip Turn Into a Nightmare: How to Spot and Avoid Travel Scams

Whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway, a big family adventure, or your first-ever solo trip, travel is something we all look forward to. Unfortunately, that same excitement is exactly what scammers count on. Fraudsters have gotten more creative—and more convincing—when it comes to fake travel deals, bogus timeshare offers, and...

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Stay Informed: Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Elder Fraud

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight the growing threat of scams targeting older adults—especially those involving Social Security and Medicare. And the numbers are staggering: In 2023 alone, Americans lost over $100 million to Social Security scams. Meanwhile, improper Medicare payments reached an estimated $31.2...

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Preventing Senior Scams

At Mercer Savings Bank, we believe protecting our community goes beyond managing money—it means helping our customers safeguard what matters most. And when it comes to fraud, older adults are increasingly being targeted by scams that can lead to devastating losses. According to the FBI’s Elder Fraud Report, adults aged...

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Don’t Let a Dream Trip Turn Into a Nightmare: How to Spot and Avoid Travel Scams

Stay Informed: Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Elder Fraud

Preventing Senior Scams

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