Avoid This Common Mortgage Postcard Scam

As a homeowner, you'll receive a lot of mail, some of which may be deceptive. It's important to be cautious about mailers claiming to be from FSB, as they could be scams.

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Signs of Fraudulent Mortgage Postcards

Recognizing the signs of fraudulent mailers can protect you from scams. Here's what to watch out for:

Personal Details Exposed

Mail from FSB will never expose personal information, such as your Mortgage ID, account number, or Social Security number, on the outside of the envelope. If you see these details exposed, it's a red flag that the mail might be fraudulent.

Incorrect Contact Details

Always confirm the contact information on suspicious mailers to FSB's contact information. Fraudulent mailers often use fake contact information to mislead you. If the numbers do not match, it's probably a scam.

Sense of Urgency

Be wary of urgent messaging. Scammers use urgency to prompt quick action and make you panic into responding without thinking. Remember, FSB will contact you directly for any urgent matters and will not try to pressure you through the mail.

FSB Branding

If the mailer lacks FSB branding or includes disclaimers stating no affiliation with FSB, it's likely a scam. Authentic FSB communication will always display FSB branding.

The official logo is displayed, color schemes from other communications, and the language is professional.

Look for disclaimers such as "All information provided by National Info Center, Not associated with, nor supported by Farmers State Bank."

Verify Your Mortgage Mailers

If you ever have any doubts about the legitimacy of any mortgage-related mailers, feel free to contact FSB's Mortgage Team directly at 319-730-6990.

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