Avoid Sharing Scams This Mother's Day
From ecards to fake online shopping sites, give mom a gift, not grief.
Don't Be Fooled by Imposter Scams
We are seeing more and more unexpected texts and calls informing us of a “problem” that needs our immediate attention....
LifeStore Bank on Mt. Jefferson Road, Closing for Renovations
LifeStore Bank is committed to providing an exceptional banking experience for our customers. To better serve our community, our...
Beware of Get Rich Quick Scams
It’s a nice idea. Increase your wealth with little effort. Who wouldn’t like to get in on an investment opportunity and...
Watch Out For Scams This Tax Season
You can avoid a tax scam by knowing what to watch out for and how the IRS contacts you. Scammers mislead you about tax refunds,...
LifeStore Financial Group Welcomes Rachel Keller to Board of Directors
LifeStore Financial Group is pleased to announce that Rachel Keller, CPA, joined its Board of Directors, effective December 1,...
LifeStore Bank and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Investigate Robbery in...
West Jefferson, NC – With the assistance of the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson Police Department, LifeStore...
New Year’s Resolution – Fight Fraud!
Three-in-ten Americans report making at least one New Year’s resolution each year, with half making more than one. For those...
Let’s Talk Check Fraud
It would be easy to think a decrease in checks being written and new payment technologies would mean check fraud is going away....
What is Business Email Compromise?
Business email compromise (BEC) is a sophisticated online scam that involves gaining unauthorized access to email accounts to...
Protect Your Business from a Scam
When scammers go after your business or non-profit organization, it can hurt your bottom line. Here are three ways to prevent scams...
Three Fraud Prevention Tips for Protecting Your Small Business
Small businesses are a frequent target for fraud. From cybersecurity issues, impersonation scams, and other questionable practices,...