April 1, 2024 Press Release from Citizens National Bank: Traditionally the month of April is recognized as National Community Banking Month. It focuses on the many contributions community banks make to the areas they serve through local lending, employee volunteerism and personal service. We will be including a focus on fraud education as part of our campaign this year. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023 and we continue to see increased cases among our own customer base. It’s our responsibility as a community bank to provide awareness of this growing problem and practical tips for our customers to prevent it.