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The First National Bank has committed a total of $2,500 to help bring joy to area families this holiday season by working with local food pantries and ministerial associations. We invite the public to join us in the spirit of giving this holiday season!

• The Girard Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Girard Food Pantry/North Mac Ministerial Alliance. FNB commitment is up to $500.
• The Virden Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Virden Food Pantry/North Mac Ministerial Alliance. FNB commitment is up to $500.
• The Morrisonville Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Morrisonville Food Pantry. FNB commitment is up to $500.
• The Raymond Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Panhandle Food Pantry. FNB commitment is up to $500.
• The Pawnee Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Pawnee Food Pantry. FNB commitment is up to $500.

We are pleased to announce FNB now partners with Main Street, Inc., to bring you a wide variety of personal and business check options. Whether fishing is your happy place, you enjoy images of adorable animals, or you love scenes of the heartland, Main Street has the perfect checks for you at an affordable price. Main Street even offers an EZ View check design to keep you from squinting to read the fine print!

Initial check orders following May 28, 2024 will need to be processed at the branch level. After the first order through Main Street, future reorders may be done in person, over the phone or online at the following website: https://orders.mainstreetinc.com/ConsumerReorder.

For most of us, the holidays are full of giving, getting and goodwill. But some bad actors use the holidays to take advantage of people’s generous spirits. Together, we can recognize these bad actors and enjoy the holidays without being scammed.

Remember to carefully read reviews, look for security credentials on websites, and research unfamiliar retailers before you take advantage of a discount and think twice before clicking on any links.

Common Holiday Scams:

• Delivery Scams
  • When expecting a lot of packages over the holidays, shippers will often provide updates on the status of orders. Knowing this, scammers will send phishing emails pretending to be from companies like FedEx and UPS to lure us to phony webpages and get us to share personal information. Look closely at delivery notifications and email updates before clicking on links or providing information. Remember, UPS and FedEx won’t ask for personal or financial information via email.
• Social Media Scams 
  • Fake Online Stores: Popular, sold-out items suddenly appear in ads. If an item is sold-out in box stores and reputable online stores, then the websites with availability are likely scams trying to obtain your personal and financial information.
  • Online shopping provides criminals with an opportunity to trick you into paying for goods and services that either don't exist or with terrible quality. After seeing an item listed in your ads for days, you order the item. When it arrives it doesn't resemble what you ordered, or it may not show up at all. Tip: Only buy from reputable merchants and always check reviews. Regularly monitor your financial statements for unauthorized or suspicious transactions. 
• Public Wi-Fi 
  • Public Wi-Fi is available just about everywhere from the local coffee shop to the hotels and airports you visit while traveling. While it's easy and convenient to purchase items from anywhere when you're on your phone or on your laptop, it poses security risks. Protect yourself and your accounts by only making purchases on secure Wi-Fi networks where your personal information isn't shared with scammers looking to steal a deal.
• Charity Scams
  • Many people give at the end of the year and scammers are targeting the season's generosity by creating fraudulent charities. Don't let scammers stifle your charitable spirit. A little research can ensure your contributions are reaching the intended reputable recipients. If you are uncomfortable or feel pressured to send money, STOP! Chances are you are being scammed. 

For more tips to help protect your personal information or if you believe your personal information has been compromised, we're here to help! Contact us or visit your local branch. 

The First National Bank has committed a total of $2,500 to help bring joy to area families this holiday season by working with local food pantries and ministerial associations. We invite the public to join us in the spirit of giving this holiday season!

• The Girard Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Girard Food Pantry/North Mac Ministerial Alliance. FNB commitment is up to $500.
• The Virden Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Virden Food Pantry/North Mac Ministerial Alliance. FNB commitment is up to $500.
• The Morrisonville Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Morrisonville Food Pantry. FNB commitment is up to $500.
• The Raymond Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Panhandle Food Pantry. FNB commitment is up to $500.
• The Pawnee Banking Center will match monetary gifts to the Pawnee Food Pantry. FNB commitment is up to $500.

If you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause, please forward your contribution to any First National Bank banking center drive-up or via mail. You can find our branch location mailing addresses here. We ask that you specify which community that you wish your donation to be credited to. Donations will be accepted through December 29, 2023.

The protection of your personal information is very important to us. We are pleased to announce an added login security feature that helps guard your personal information by adding another layer of identity verification to online financial interactions. 

How does the new security feature work?

When logging into online banking on your computer, you will receive a message (text or voice) on your phone with a 6 digit code. You will be asked to enter this code to complete the login process on your computer. This feature takes the place of answering security questions when logging into online banking. This feature is also available in our TouchBanking mobile app. 

Pay in-store, in-app, or online almost anywhere you shop with mobile wallets. Simply add your FNB Mastercard Debit Card to Apple Pay^®, Google Pay™ or Samsung Pay^® with your compatible digital devices and securely pay whenever contactless payments are accepted! 

What is a contactless payment? Contactless payments are transactions made by tapping either a contactless FNB Mastercard^® Debit Card or by use of a mobile wallet on a payment-enabled mobile or wearable device over a contactless-enabled payment checkout. Cards, smartphones and watches use the same contactless technology. 

Disclosures
Apple Pay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Pay, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC. 
Samsung Pay is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd