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(Heather Watters) - Financial fraud news is a daily occurrence, with a notable increase recently in impersonation and romance scams. Impersonation scams target both individual consumers and businesses alike and are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Business impersonation scams may leverage the…
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(American Riviera Bank) - As we move through 2025, we are excited to pause and celebrate the incredible team members who make American Riviera Bank special. The Employee WOW Awards highlight staff who consistently go above and beyond, making a real difference in our workplace and community. Recipie…
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(Rechelle Ringer) - Summary Counterfeit bills are circulating in the Central Coast: Local businesses, especially in tourist-heavy areas, are frequent targets for fake currency.Spot the signs of a fake bill: Learn to spot key security features like watermarks, color-shifting ink, and UV threads to…
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(American Riviera Bank) - Updated July 2025 We are issuing this warning to address the increasing prevalence of scams targeting our clients and to offer guidance and support to those who may have been affected. The FTC received fraud reports from 2.6 million consumers in 2024, nearly the same amoun…
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(Laurel Sykes) - Understanding the Risks and Taking Action Financial elder abuse is a pervasive issue, characterized by the exploitation of older adults' assets through deceit, coercion, or outright theft. This abuse often originates from individuals close to the victim, such as family members or…
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(Laurel Sykes) - Explore the pathways to owning a home and making smart financial decisions
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(American Riviera Bank) - Opening a bank account is your ticket to financial freedom, and it's easier than you might think. Let's dive into the world of banking with American Riviera Bank, where modern solutions meet personalized service.
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(Laurel Sykes) - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners, May 4-10. As part of this year’s activities, SBA and SCORE co-hosted a two-day NSBW Virtual…
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(American Riviera Bank) - A record number of attendees gathered at the Granada Theatre on State Street in Santa Barbara for the 2025 Santa Barbara County Economic Summit hosted by the UCSB Economic Forecast Project, of which American Riviera Bank was proud to be a Gold Sponsor. This year's event in…
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(Robert Orca) - This April, our ARB team enthusiastically celebrated Teach Children to Save Day with local students! What began in 1997 as the American Bankers Association Foundation's vision has grown into an amazing nationwide movement that's touched millions of young lives across America. This…
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