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Slam the Scam Day: Protect Yourself from Social Security and Government Imposter Scams



March 6, 2025, marks Slam the Scam Day, a national initiative to raise awareness about the growing threat of Social Security and other government imposter scams. These scams are designed to steal your personal information and money by pretending to be from legitimate government agencies. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Understanding Social Security Scams

Social Security scams are one of the most common types of fraud. Scammers often impersonate officials from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to trick you into providing your Social Security number (SSN) or other personal information. They may contact you via phone calls, emails, texts, or social media messages, claiming there is an issue with your SSN or benefits

Here are some common tactics they use:

Threatening legal action: Scammers may claim you will be arrested or face legal consequences if you do not provide your SSN or make a payment immediately.
Suspending your SSN: They might say your SSN has been suspended due to suspicious activity and needs to be reactivated.
Offering benefit increases: Fraudsters may promise to increase your benefits if you provide personal information or make a payment.

To avoid falling victim to these scams, remember that the SSA will never threaten you with arrest, suspend your SSN, or ask for payment via gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency

Recognizing Government Imposter Scams

Government imposter scams involve criminals pretending to be from various government agencies, such as the IRS, Medicare, or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These scammers use similar tactics to Social Security scammers, including:

Claiming you owe money: They might say you owe taxes or other fees and threaten legal action if you do not pay immediately.
Promising government benefits: Scammers may offer to help you obtain government benefits or services in exchange for personal information or payment.
Using official-sounding language: They often provide fake employee ID numbers or use spoofed caller IDs to appear legitimate

To protect yourself, never wire money, use gift cards, or provide personal information to someone claiming to be from a government agency. If you receive a suspicious call or message, hang up and contact the agency directly using a verified phone number

Reporting Scams

If you encounter a Social Security or government imposter scam, report it immediately. You can file a report with the SSA Office of the Inspector General, the FTC, or your local authorities

By reporting these scams, you help protect others from falling victim to fraud.

On Slam the Scam Day, take the time to educate yourself and your loved ones about these scams. Stay vigilant and remember that government agencies will never ask for personal information or payment in the ways scammers do. Together, we can slam the scam and keep our communities safe. Visit ssa.gov/scam for more information.




Table Rock Community Bank Announces Promotion of Nicole Essary to Branch Manager

Table Rock Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Essary to the position of Branch Manager of its Crane branch. Nicole has over a decade of experience in the banking industry, having worked her way up from various roles including teller, new accounts, and loan production. She joined Table Rock Community Bank in 2021 as a Loan Assistant and has since demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise.

Nicole is excited to take on her new role and continue serving the Crane community. "I am so excited to be back on the front line serving my community," says Nicole. "My goal is to always assist my customers, making each transaction a positive interaction." Her passion for helping customers and her deep understanding of the local community make her an ideal fit for this leadership role. "We believe in the power of local decision-making and personalized service, and Nicole embodies these values perfectly," said Charles Hachtel, President and CEO of Table Rock Community Bank. "We are confident that under her leadership, the branch will continue to thrive and provide exceptional service to our community."

Nicole is a graduate of Crowder College where she obtained an associate’s degree in business administration. In addition to her professional achievements, Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband and three energetic boys, who keep her busy with their sporting events. When not at the ballfield or in the gym, the family loves to spend time on Table Rock Lake, hiking, camping, and relaxing in the beautiful Ozarks.


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Table Rock Community Bank Announces the Addition of Kennedie Essick as Branch Manager

Table Rock Community Bank is excited to announce the addition of Kennedie Essick as the new Branch Manager of their Springfield location.

Kennedie brings over five years of banking experience to her new role. She has previously held positions as a Personal Banker, Assistant Manager, and Corporate Services Officer. Kennedie values the relationships she has cultivated with her customers and colleagues throughout her banking career, as well as the continuous learning opportunities the industry provides. "I am thrilled to join Table Rock Community Bank’s Springfield team,” said Kennedie. “I look forward to building strong relationships with our customers and contributing to the community."

Table Rock Community Bank is confident that Kennedie's leadership will enhance the branch's commitment to excellent customer service and community involvement.

“Kennedie’s extensive experience and passion for customer service make her an excellent addition to our team. We are confident that under her leadership, the Springfield branch will continue to thrive and provide exceptional service to our community," said Charles Hachtel, President and CEO.

When not working, Kennedie loves attending her boyfriend's rodeos, hunting, being outdoors, and spending time with her family.

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Table Rock Community Bank Scholarship - 2025

The Table Rock Community Bank scholarship program is designed to invest in the next generation of community leaders. Five (5) $1,000 one-time scholarships will be given to qualifying high school seniors. Student at the following schools are eligible to apply: Branson, Blue Eye, Crane, Forsyth, Galena, Hollister, Reeds Spring & Springfield.


Deadline: April 11, 2025

The Requirements are as follows:
  • Applicants must plan to study in fields related to: Business or Finance
  • Applicants must be high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and
  • community involvement.
  • Applicants must enroll in an accredited institution which provides a minimum two-year college
  • program.
  • Applicants must possess a cumulative GPA of a "C" or higher at the time of application.
  • Applicants do not need to be a customer of Table Rock Community Bank to apply.
  • Employees and employees' immediate families are not eligible to win.