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IRS warns of a new tax bill scam

We certainly understand if the latest IRS imposter scam makes you queasy: it involves a fake IRS tax notice that claims you owe money as a result of the Affordable Care Act.

The IRS says the fake notices are designed to look like real IRS CP2000 notices, which the agency sends if information it receives about your income doesn’t match the information reported on your tax return. The IRS says many people have gotten the bogus notices, which usually claim you owe money for the previous tax year under the Affordable Care Act.

It’s one of many IRS imposter scams that have popped up. As tax season nears, we’ll see more. The good news? There are red-flag warnings that can help you avoid becoming a victim. For example, the IRS will never:

• Initiate contact with you by email or through social media.

• Ask you to pay using a gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wire transfer.

• Request personal or financial information by email, texts, or social media.

• Threaten to immediately have you arrested or deported for not paying.

In the new scam, the fake CP2000 notices often arrive as an attachment to an email — a red-flag — or by U.S. mail. Other telltale signs of this fraud:

• There may be a “payment” link within the email. Scam emails can link you to sites that steal your personal information, take your money, or infect your computer with malware. Don’t click on the link.

• The notices request that a check be made out to “I.R.S.” Real CP2000s ask taxpayers to make their checks out to “United States Treasury” if they agree they owe taxes.

In the version we saw, a payment voucher refers to letter number LTR0105C, and requests that checks be sent to the “Austin Processing Center” in Texas. But scammers are crafty. They could send messages with a variety of return addresses.

To read full article go to the Federal Trade Commission website: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/irs-warns-new-tax-bill-scam

 

November 17, 2016

by: Seena Gressin

Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC

 

Thank you for trusting Security National Bank as your financial institution

 

Mobile devices are used to access a variety of accounts anytime and anywhere. Social media accounts, banking accounts, and email accounts are among a few. With the ease of accessing these accounts also comes the risk of intruders doing the same. Below are a few tips from the American Bankers Association to help keep your information and your money safe.

• Use the passcode lock on your smartphone and other devices.
• Log out completely when you are finish a mobile banking session.
• Install mobile security software.
• Beware of apps that ask for unnecessary “permissions”.
• Download the updates for your phone and mobile apps.
• Tell your financial institution immediately if you change your phone number or lose your mobile device.

To read the full article and more tips on protecting your mobile devices go to http://www.aba.com/Consumers/Pages/Protect-Mobile.aspx

Should you ever have questions about your computer safety and its connection with your accounts at SNB please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for trusting Security National Bank as your financial institution.

Security National Bank of Enid will be kicking off a drive to stock a community diaper bank that will help “leave no child wet behind”. The SNB Busy Baby Diaper Bank will be open for donations from September 2nd thru October 7th.

“The diaper need is there”, said Security National Bank vice president April Danahy, “in Garfield county there are 35 percent of children from infants to five years old living under the poverty level”. The Community Develop Association’s (CDSA’s) Baby Basic Program Hopes to address the need of struggling families faced with having no diapers or worse yet reusing diapers. “Our goal for SNB Busy Baby Basics Diaper Bank is 15,000 diapers and 175 packages of wipes”. Those making diaper and wipe “deposit” at the bank will be entered to win a $150 gift card from Security National Bank. Two tickets to the junior Welfare League’s Gala in December will also be in the drawing. “We appreciate JWL’s commitment to Enid’s children and working with us on this program” said Danahy.

One in three families in the U.S. has trouble paying for diapers. Babies are exposed to health risks from reusing wet diapers or being left in a wet diaper too long. Parents often must decide to start toilet training before their baby is physically and emotionally ready. Children may not be able to attend child care without a month’s worth of diapers, keeping parents out of the workforce. All these factors heighten family stress and can lead to physical and emotional trauma.

The overall diaper and wipes goal for CDSA’s Baby Basics program is 50,000 diapers and 500 packages of wipes ready for distribution to those in need January 02, 2017 and then continue stocking the bank on an ongoing basis. “Our babies deserve the best start we can possibly give them. Working together, we can ensure that babies have the diapers they need to stay healthy and comfortable”, said Cheri Ezzell, CDSA Executive Director. The diaper bank will be located at the Nonprofit Center, 114 South Independence. Donations are accepted there also.

There are many ways to help; donate diapers and wipes, volunteer to help CDSA repackage and distribute diapers on diaper bank days, support the diaper bank financially and spread the world.

The Security National Bank Busy Baby Diaper Bank will be open for “deposits” during regular banking hours at each of SNB’s three locations; 201 West Maine, 201 West Broadway and 210 North Oakwood.

Updates on SNB Mobile

Pays for A’s Report Cards Drawn

Six students received cash for their good grades through Security National Bank of Enid’s Pays for A’s program, now in its 15th year of honoring area students. A reception has been held for this semester’s Pays for A’s program recipients. “We are proud of the accomplishments of the students in northwest Oklahoma, our area has so many gifted students”, said SNB’s, April Danahy Vice President of Corporate Communications. Report cards drawn belong to: Briley Whitman of Chisholm Elementary School, Anaye Convington of Monroe Elementary School, Jasmine Swanson of Chisholm Middle School, Jacob Hassler of McKinley Elementary School and Kimrey Klamm of Waller Middle School. The recipient of the $150 Savings Account was Maliya Decker of Hoover Elementary School. Each Student entering the Pays for A’s program at Security National Bank Received free ice dream from Chick Fil A of Enid.

 

Security National Bank of Enid, Park Avenue Thrift, Eagle Marketing and the Chisholm Trail Expo Center are once again joining forces to help raise funds for animals and animal related causes. Now in its sixth year the Enid Paws 4 the Cause Dachshund Dash will be held July 16th and will be raising funds for the Garfield County Regional K9 Training Facility.

Enid Paws 4 the Cause is a National Dachshund Foundation sanctioned event.

Three age groups of dachshund athletes will compete for the title of Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion which will qualify them for the national race in Finlay, Ohio. The age groups are; puppies 4 months to one year in age, adults one year to eight years in age and seniors eight years and up. All racers must be full blood dachshund. This year there will be additional races for “mixed breed dachshunds”. The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of those races will also qualify for the national race in Finlay, Ohio.

This is the seventh year for the event which continues to grow. Funds raised previously have helped; Bennie’s Barn, purchase two Enid Police Department K9 Partners, furnish trees and shrubs for Enid’s dog park, furnish watering stations for pets on the City of Enid’s Master Trail, provide outside adoption areas at the Enid Animal Shelter and help create shade for outdoor play at the Enid SPCA.

Owners may register their dachshund athletes at the Groom Closet 2005 West Chestnut Avenue. Registered dachshunds will be randomly drawn to be chosen to participate in the dash. Limited racing spots are available. There is a $20 registration fee for those racer’s registered by the July 01, 2016 deadline. Late registration fee for entries received after July 5, 2016 is $45. Additional information about the dash and registration can be found at www.enidpaws4thecause.com

There will be sponsorship opportunities and booth space at the event are available.

Computers have become an essential part of many households. Today’s households rely on home computers for banking, shopping, paying bills, and connecting with friends and family. But just like we secure our homes and cars from thieves, we should take the time to secure home computers. The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team have essential tips on improving your home computer safety. To read the article visit https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST15-003

Should you ever have questions about your computer safety and its connection with your accounts at SNB please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for trusting Security National Bank as your financial institution.

 

Security National Bank of Enid will once again be rewarding five lucky area students for their good grades with a the SNB Pays for A’s program.

Since 2002 thousands of report cards have been submitted. The bank sponsors the program twice a year, once for the spring semester grades and once for fall semester grades.

The program is open to students in grades 3 through 12. Public and private school students are encouraged to participate. Students will have until 5pm June 24, 2016 to take their report cards to any of Security National Bank’s three locations. There the bank will make a copy of the report card and place it in a hopper. Four cards will be drawn from the hopper. Those four students will receive $10 for each A and $5 for each B on their spring 2016 semester grades. Individual grades from each nine-week section will be not considered. All students entering their grades will receive a coupon for an Icedream cone from Chick Fil A of Enid.

In addition to the four students who will be “paid for their As”, one card will be drawn from the hopper for a $150 savings account with the bank.

Security National Bank offers a full suite of products and services for consumer and commercial customers. Bank 24 hours a day using SNB’s online banking at snbenid.com. Security National Bank is located at: 201 West Broadway, 201 West Maine and 210 North Oakwood. Bank Lobby hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday and Saturday’s 9am to noon at the 201 West Maine location.

Nels Promoted

Tiffany Nels has been promoted to assistant vice president of retail lending at Security National Bank of Enid. Nels is a veteran banker with more than 14 years of banking experience. As Enid native, Nels received a Business Degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. She began her banking career in Enid in 2001. Nels joined Security National Bank in 2014. Nels works with new and existing bank customers to secure lines or extension of lines of credit, commercial loans, consumer credit loans, and real estate loans. She offices at the bank’s 201 West Broadway location. Nels is active with the March of Dimes and is treasurer of the United Way of Northwest Oklahoma.

Security National Bank offers a full suite of products and services for consumer and commercial customers. Bank 24 hours a day using SNB’s online banking at snbenid.com. Security National Bank is located at: 201 West Broadway, 201 West Maine and 210 North Oakwood. Bank lobby hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday and Saturday’s 9am to noon at the 201 West Maine location.

Five students receive cash for their good grades through Security National Bank of Enid’s Pays for A’s program, now in its 15th year of honoring area students. A reception has been held for this semester’s Pays for A’s program recipients. “We are proud of the accomplishments of the students in northwest Oklahoma, our area has so many gifted students”, sand SNB’s, April Danahy Vice President of Corporate Communications. Report cards drawn belong to: Ada Marshall of Chisholm Elementary Schools, Hunter Klemme of Taft Elementary School, Yaretzi Marrufo, of Coolidge Elementary School, Sophia Hernandez of McKinley Elementary School. The recipient of the $150 Savings account was Cordelia Hautekeete of Wall Middle School. Each student entering the Pays for A’s program at Security National Bank received free ice cream from McDonalds of Enid.