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Fraud Seminar Well Attended

Fraud Seminar Well Attended

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Spencer, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — Extra seating had to be added for Tuesday evening’s Fight Against Fraud Seminar – as a large crowd of nearly 200 people were in attendance.

Jenica Lensmeyer of the Iowa Bankers Association was the keynote speaker. She says fraud does not discriminate:

Lensmeyer tells Northwest Iowa Now it’s important to communicate with your local bank if you suspect fraud:

Tuesday evening’s seminar was co-sponsored by Northwest Bank; Farmers Trust & Savings Bank; State Bank; Community State Bank, the Iowa Bankers Association; and the Spencer Police Department.

 

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