Recently on Regional Radio, we highlighted scams that are continuing to be effective locally, but there’s a new twist on a common scam.

Connie Miller with DeWitt Savings Bank indicates phishing scams are starting to infiltrate email and text messages. She says these come off very alarming, and that is how they grab your attention.

According to Miller, the presentation of these scams has improved, and they are also starting to utilize text messages. She encourages doing any double-checking before committing information to these messages.

One way to make sure you haven't fallen victim to a scam is to frequently check your accounts. While Miller recognizes many do not keep track of transaction-to-transaction details, utilizing your institution's mobile capabilities is a great way to make sure your money is safe.

People with online profiles should be wary of scams on places like Facebook or dating apps. Miller indicates there are several ways people are being scammed and even becoming victims of crimes. We'll have more on that next week on Regional Radio.