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Arvest Bank has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” for 2017. The bank ranked 208th out of the 500 businesses nationwide – with 5,000 or more full- or part-time associates – that scored highest in an independent survey of employees regarding satisfaction with their company. Additionally, Arvest is the highest-ranking community bank among all companies in the banking/financial services category and the only Arkansasbased company on the large employer list. “We have our associates to thank for this recognition that sets us apart from other retail banking institutions across Arkansas and nationally,” said Jim Cargill, president and CEO of Arvest Bank in central Arkansas. “We take pride in the positive culture we have developed and consistently work to improve, and we are honored that our associates recognize that support within their work environment.” The results were determined by a survey conducted by research firm Statista that included almost 30,000 employees from 25 industries. Every employee was asked to anonymously rate their current employer – on a scale of zero to 10 – on how likely they would be to recommend their employer to family or friends. That rating was the biggest determining factor in the assessment. The second-most significant factor in the scoring was based on participants’ responses to identify good or bad employers in industries other than their own. Results of these two key elements produced scores for more than 1,800 employers nationwide. The remainder of the survey consisted of 35 other workrelated topics. This is the second year Forbes has compiled its list of America’s Best Employers, and the first time Arvest has been included. Arvest Among ‘Best Employers’

Monitor credit card bills and bank statements for unauthorized purchases, withdrawals or anything else suspicious, and report them to your bank right away. Periodically review credit reports for signs of identity theft. If you spot a potential problem, call the fraud department at the credit bureau that produced that credit report. If the account turns out to be fraudulent, ask for a “fraud alert” to be placed in your file at all three of the major credit bureaus. The alert tells lenders and other users of credit reports that you have been a victim of fraud and that they should verify any new accounts or changes to accounts in your name. Contact the FDIC’s Consumer Response Center (CRC) at 1-877-ASK-FDIC if you have questions about possible scams or you are the victim of a scam experiencing difficulty resolving the issue with a financial institution. Scams Targeting Bank Customers

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