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The Scam Defense Guide: Red Flags & Golden Rules

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Posted On: September 9, 2026 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: General

Scams are getting harder to spot, and they target people of every age and background. At San Luis Valley Federal Bank, protecting your money is part of protecting our community. We put this guide together to help you recognize the warning signs and know exactly what to do. A few minutes now can save you a lot later. San Luis Valley Federal Bank will never call, text, or email to ask for your password, PIN, or a verification code. If someone claiming to be from the bank asks, it's ok to hang up and call us at the number on the back of your debit card. 4 Signs That It's a Scam Almost every scam shares the same handful of tricks. Learn these four and you'll spot most of them coming. They Pretend to Be Someone You Trust Scammers pose as your bank, a government agency, a business, or even a family member. Caller ID names and numbers are easy to fake, so a familiar name on your screen proves nothing. There's a Problem or a Prize Every
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The Scam Defense Guide: Red Flags & Golden Rules

Posted On: September 9, 2026 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: General

Scams are getting harder to spot, and they target people of every age and background. At San Luis Valley Federal Bank, protecting your money is part of protecting our community....

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Posted On: October 30, 2025 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: Financial Education

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Posted On: August 20, 2025 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: Financial Education

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Posted On: August 19, 2025 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: Financial Education

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Posted On: February 28, 2025 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: News

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Posted On: September 27, 2024 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: Financial Education

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Posted On: June 25, 2024 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: Events, General

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Posted On: June 20, 2024 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: Events, General

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Posted On: March 25, 2024 by San Luis Valley Federal Bank in: General, News

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