As people seek to file their tax returns this year, cybercriminals will be busy trying to take advantage of this with a variety of scams. Citizens may learn they are victims only after having a legitimate tax return rejected because scammers already fraudulently filed taxes in their name. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), there was a 60% increase in 2018 in phishing scams that tried to steal money or tax data.

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For over 125 years, First Bank of Berne management, employees and shareholders have taken significant steps to ensure the stability and security of their bank for years to come. Each decision and advancement made over the years has helped the bank to remain locally focused, financially independent and committed to a strong future for all.

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December 19^th, 2018 (Berne, IN). First Bank of Berne is pleased to announce that in October 2018, Peter Schmidt, their Vice President and Information Security Officer, completed the FBI Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Academy in Quantico, VA. Schmidt is in charge of all cyber security at First Bank of Berne, and works to ensure all customer information is safe from cyber-attacks.

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Decatur, IN - First Bank of Berne recently made a donation of $1,500 to Love INC (In the Name of Christ) of Decatur. FBB Branch Manager Penny Parrish presented the donation to Claudia Karges, Executive Director of Love INC.

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First Bank of Berne closed all branches and its call center on Monday November 12 in observance of Veterans Day. Employees of the bank spent their day away from the office dedicated to serving community resources in their specific project needs.

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Bluffton, IN - First Bank of Berne recently made a $1,000 donation to Alive and Well. On hand for the donation were First Bank of Berne Bluffton employees Kody Kumfer, Agribusiness Banker and Erica Bennett, Branch Manager. Accepting the check   on behalf of Alive and Well is Executive Director Wendy Baily (center).   

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First Bank of Berne recently presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Preble Volunteer Fire Fighting Association for their 2018 Motorsports events which includes a truck pull and demolition derby.

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First Bank of Berne recently pledged funds totalling $25,000 to the South Adams Trails project connecting Berne and Geneva with a walking/biking trail for all to enjoy. The donation was presented by bank employees and accepted by representatives of the trail board.

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First Bank of Berne recently made a generous donation of $6,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Adams County for their 2018 campaign. These funds will benefit the clubs in both Berne and Decatur. Shown presenting the check is Penny Parrish, First Bank of Berne Decatur Branch Manager, and accepting on behalf of the Boys & Girls Club is Andrea Hough, Decatur Unit Director. 

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First Bank of Berne made a donation earlier this year to the Adams County Community Foundation in the amount of $1,000 to be used for two South Adams Scholarships. The ACCF manages, organizes and maintains oversight of over 250 funds and each year more than 250 students are awarded scholarships.

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