As the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues, it’s important to be on the lookout for scams. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN) recently issued a new warning about vaccine scams:
- Beware of scams offering early access to vaccines for a fee.
- Keep an eye out for phishing scams where scammers email or text you with phony vaccine information.
- Steer clear of scammers trying to sell fake versions of vaccines.
Here are the facts:
- You can't pay to get early access to the vaccine.
- Medicare covers the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines are also free to others throughout the country, although providers may charge an administration fee.
- Don't share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising to get you the vaccine for a fee.
For the latest vaccine updates, check with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). To learn more about how to manage your finances during the pandemic, visit consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus. For tips on how to avoid common scams, check out the CFPB’s fraud prevention resources.
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Resourceful Links
Discussing scams, fraud and items to be aware of during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/
New Mexico Department of Health
https://nmhealth.org/
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
https://www.fda.gov/
Federal Trade Commission
https://www.ftc.gov/
Cklick here for PDF of resouceful links.
Branch Lobbies
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- Online Banking - Allows you to check balances, transfer funds, deposit checks, pay bills and much more!
- Online Lending - Apply for a loan here. Sign documents electronically through docusign.
- ATMs- Drive/walk up ATMs can limit exposure to the public. Make sure to sanitize hands after touching screens or keypads. To find surcharge-free ATMs, please click here (link to ATM locations).
- Digital Pay - Load your debit and credit cards to Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay for contactless transactions.
- Apply for new membership online here.
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IRS Stimulus Check Info
IRS FAQ’s page: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
Coronavirus Tax relief page: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
Scam info here:https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/03/checks-government