Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every day, targeting individuals through phone calls, text messages, emails, social media, and other methods. To help community members stay informed and protected, Security Financial Bank (SFB) is offering a series of free fraud-prevention seminars throughout October.

This free, one-hour seminar will provide practical information to help you recognize today’s most common scams, identify warning signs, and take steps to protect yourself, your finances, and your loved ones. Whether you’re looking to safeguard your own information or help protect a family member, you’ll leave with valuable tips you can put into practice immediately.

What You’ll Learn:

The latest phone, text, email, and social media scams
How criminals attempt to steal personal and banking information
Warning signs that should raise immediate concern
Simple steps to protect your accounts and identity
What to do if you believe you’ve been targeted by a scam
Resources available to help prevent fraud and identity theft
Meet the Presenters

The seminars will be led by Tammy Sinz and Jen Truhlar of Security Financial Bank, who work every day to help protect customers from fraud and financial crimes.

Tammy Sinz, director of retail banking, oversees SFB’s personal bankers, universal bankers, tellers, and Call Center team. Jen Truhlar serves as the bank’s BSA officer and is responsible for helping protect the bank and its customers from fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes. Together, they bring firsthand knowledge of the latest scams affecting our communities and practical guidance on how to recognize and avoid them.

Seminar Schedule and Registration:

There is no cost to attend. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. An email address is needed for the online platform. If you do not have an email, you can call Abby at 715.930.7879 to register.
Ladysmith
Tuesday, October 6
10:00–11:00 a.m.
SFB Community Room
200 Miner Ave W.
Register Here

Durand
Wednesday, October 14
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Durand City Hall Community Room
104 E. Main St.
Register Here

Bloomer
Thursday, October 22 10:00–11:00 a.m.
SFB Community Room
1401 Main St.
Register Here

Black River Falls
Wednesday, October 28
10:00–11:00 a.m.
SFB Community Room
8 Main St.
Register Here

For more information, contact Security Financial Bank at [email protected] or visit any SFB location in Black River Falls, Bloomer, Durand, or Ladysmith.