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A scam is targeting people who are trying to earn extra cash, promising them the chance to be a “secret shopper” for various businesses. While secret shopper jobs are available, the legitimate opportunities have some distinct qualities that shouldn’t be ignored. Below you’ll find some of these distinctions as well as some advice if you are getting into the “secret shopper” game. 

  1. Don’t Pay a Penny
    If the secret shopper opportunity you’re considering is asking you to pay any money at all (usually for a certification, a directory of opportunities, or a registration fee), it shouldn’t be trusted. Legitimate secret shopper opportunities come without financial strings attached.
  1. Don’t Wire Money
    In some less-than-reputable secret shopper opportunities, your first “assignment” will be to test the process of wiring money with Western Union or Money Gram. In this situation, you’d cash a check, access the funds, and then wire the money from that check back to the “client.” If the opportunity you’re considering sent you a check, don’t cash it. If you attempt to cash a fake check and are able to access the funds from that check, that doesn’t mean the check cleared. By law, a bank has to make funds from a check available within a few days of the deposit, but it can take weeks for a bad check to be identified. If it is determined that a check is fake, the person who cashed the bad check (you) is responsible for the money, which means that you’ll have to pay the bank back. 
  1. Don’t Trust Everyone
    At First Independent Bank, we take your privacy and security seriously. We do more than just protect your personal information. We also are here to help you stay protected from outside threats to your privacy and your personal and financial security. If you feel like you need an extra set of eyes or a professional perspective on your personal or financial situation, don’t hesitate to reach out to your local branch. 

And while we're talking about being safe…

Remember, First Independent Bank will never ask you for personal information or for your password or pin over email. If something seems questionable, it’s always better to check. We’ll do our part to keep you protected from risks. 

Contact us immediately and we will take steps to ensure that your information and accounts are safe.

Our banking professionals are the best at what they do, which makes running your business easier for you.

WARNING: Please be aware that email messages are not secure and should not contain any confidential information such as social security numbers, account numbers, passwords or personal identification numbers (PINS). Thank you.

Personal Banking Team

 
Amy Korman
Personal Banker / Market Manager
 
507-247-5531
Tyler
 
Angela Plaetz
Personal Banker
 
507-747-2214
Lucan
 
Carol Wixon
Vice President / Senior Mortgage Lender
 
507-337-4031
Marshall
 
Connie House
Vice President/ Market Manager
 
507-485-3111
Wood Lake
 
Jennifer Onken
Personal Banker
 
507-734-2100
Balaton
 
Melissa Kleindl
Assistant Cashier/Personal Banker / Branch Manager
 
320-265-6122
Beardsley

Our banking professionals are the best at what they do, which makes running your business easier for you.

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Our banking professionals are the best at what they do, which makes running your business easier for you.

WARNING: Please be aware that email messages are not secure and should not contain any confidential information such as social security numbers, account numbers, passwords or personal identification numbers (PINS). Thank you.

Lending Team

 
Amy Korman
Personal Banker / Market Manager
507-247-5531
 
Tyler
 
Angela Plaetz
Personal Banker
507-747-2214
 
Lucan
 
Bradley Salfer
Senior Vice President / Business Banker / Market Manager
507-747-2214
 
Lucan
 
Cal Teske
Vice President / Market Manager
507-423-6285
 
Cottonwood
 
Carol Wixon
Vice President / Senior Mortgage Lender
507-337-4031
 
Marshall
 
Connie House
Vice President/ Market Manager
507-485-3111
 
Wood Lake
 
Gary Kellen
Senior Vice President
507-823-4391
 
Russell
 
Jennifer Onken
Personal Banker
507-734-2100
 
Balaton
 
Justin Hoepner
Vice President / Business Banker
507-762-3111
 
Vesta
 
Justin Stuefen
Senior Vice President / Business Banker
507-823-4391
 
Russell
 
Kyle Homan
Senior Vice President / Business Banker / Market Manager
320-265-6122
 
Beardsley
 
Matt Ust
Senior Vice President/Business Banker
507--532-2426
 
Marshall
 
Melissa Kleindl
Assistant Cashier/Personal Banker / Branch Manager
320-265-6122
 
Beardsley
 
Paul Enderson
Senior Vice President / Business Banker
507-485-3111
 
Wood Lake
 
Stanley Holmberg
Senior Vice President / Chief Credit Officer
507-337-4030
 
Marshall
 
Tanner Hansen
Senior Vice President / Business Banker
507-658-3311
 
Ruthton
 
Trent Hess
Senior Vice President / Business Banker / Market Manager
507-734-2100
 
Balaton

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