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It's no secret scammers can be relentless! A recent American Banker's Association (ABA) article raises awareness of tech support scams which usually begin with a phone call or pop-up window on your computer screen showing fake error messages with a number to call. These scammers impersonate representatives from well-known tech companies (such as Apple, Google, or Microsoft) to persuade victims to provide remote access to their computers to “repair” an issue, such as malware. If access is...

Citizens Community Bank recently welcomed Jaime Gibbons to our lending team as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Jaime started banking in 1996 as a teller for a local credit union and grew from there. Throughout his banking career, Jaime has worked in virtually every department of a bank and settled in commercial lending. After working with a larger bank, Jaime found that his heart was in community banking. Born in Fitzgerald, GA, Jaime started working at a young age in his...

Lee Beth Smith is one of the most recent additions to Citizens Community Bank’s lending team. With 17 years of banking experience and a strong background in consumer and commercial lending, Lee Beth is a great fit for our team. Joining our Baytree location as a Vice President and Consumer and Commercial Loan Officer, Lee Beth has cultivated skills in many departments of the bank with roles such as teller, customer service representative, portfolio manager, credit analyst, and loan...

Whether you’re a seasoned traveling pro or a once-a-year-trip kind of traveler, business trips pose unique cybersecurity threats. Business travelers carry sensitive data, pertaining to both their work and their personal lives, on various devices. Easily accessible Wi-Fi networks and new environments for potential victims make travelers a hot target for hackers. Here are some tips to stay cyber safe during your next trip: Before you go, make sure your devices are backed up. In...