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Jeremy Cowen

Week of Nov. 18

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … CFPB director argues for deposit insurance reform in wake of Lindsay bank failure Treasury Check Verification Systems gains new validation capability Treasurer’s office relaunches AGLink program Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame class set for induction OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random …

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ATM robberies on uptick

Area law enforcement agencies are expecting an increase in ATM service technician robberies for at least the next several months. Already, there has been three attempts in the last month and a half: – 4:20 p.m., Sept. 30 — Two masked suspects robbed an ATM service technician in Midwest City. – 11:49 p.m., Nov. 8 — There was an attempt …

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Week of Nov. 11

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Survey: Consumers think Congress should hold credit unions accountable ABA pushes FCC for action on illegal texts Be aware of fraudulent emergency data requests OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our bankers this week! …

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ABA appeals Section 1071 ruling

Gavel and Flag

The American Bankers Association and a group of trade associations appealed a recent Texas federal court decision holding that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule did not exceed the bureau’s authority or violate the APA. The associations also moved the Fifth Circuit for a stay pending appeal. Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act amended the Equal Credit …

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Be aware of fraudulent emergency data requests

Earlier this week, the FBI issued a Private Industry Notification involving fraudulent emergency data requests. An emergency data request is from a government authority used in emergency circumstances to request information immediately from a business. The process also bypasses additional reviews of the request for legitimacy. What is most alarming about the alert is the indication cyber-criminals are selling guides …

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Week of Nov. 4

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ABA appeals Section 1071 ruling Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame Class set for induction OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our bankers this week! •        •         • I’m on …

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Jackpotting problem continues

We wanted to pass along another warning to our banks about how ATM jackpotting continues to be a problem in our area of the country and remains a serious threat. Jackpotting is gaining traction as ATMs in Van Buren, Arkansas, and Alma, Arkansas, were hit on Saturday These attacks allow the suspect to dispense cash from the ATM, without using …

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OBA dues invoices to be sent

Just a quick little message to let our members know invoices for our annual dues will be sent out at the beginning of November. Each bank CEO, as well as the bank’s cashier, will receive a copy of the invoice. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to drop us a line!

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