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Local banks warn of ‘brushing fraud’

Four local banks—AbbyBank, Forward Bank, Northwestern Bank, and Prevail Bank—are coming together to raise awareness of a scam resurfacing in communities known as brushing fraud.

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Local banks warn of ‘brushing fraud’

Four local banks—AbbyBank, Forward Bank, Northwestern Bank, and Prevail Bank—are coming together to raise awareness of a scam resurfacing in communities known as brushing fraud.This scheme occurs when fraudulent sellers send unsolicited packages to people and then use their names and addresses to post fake positive reviews online. While these shipments may seem harmless, they can expose indivi...

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