New Website Designed to Provide Mortgage & Housing Assistance for Americans Impacted by COVID-19

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently teamed up to launch a new website https://www.cfpb.gov/housing to help ensure homeowners and renters have the most up-to-date and accurate... Read More

Scammers Attempting to use Payroll Protection Program (PPP) to Find New Victims

With a number of businesses in our area wanting to file applications to take advantage of the federal government’s Payroll Protection Plan (PPP), at least one scam being used by criminals has surfaced in Central Pennsylvania.
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U.S. Department of Justice Reports Pandemic Scams on the Rise

With more and more people in our region and around the globe now under “Stay at Home” or “Stay in Place” orders the reality is many individuals, young and old, are spending more time online. Unfortunately, one of the outcomes of an already difficult situation created by... Read More

FDIC-Insured Bank Deposits are Safe, But Watch Out for Scams Using the Agency’s Name

While there are many causes for concern regarding the Coronavirus, both from a health and financial perspective, it’s important to remember that Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured banks, like JBT, are still the safest place to keep your money.
 
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Protect Yourself from Coronavirus E-Mail & Electronic Scams

It’s sad, but not surprising, that the fastest-growing scams in recent days and weeks are related to the global Coronavirus pandemic. During times of extreme uncertainty and panic, research has shown that many of us are more susceptible to clicking on links and/or attachments in emails that... Read More
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