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(Laurel Sykes) - Introduction The holiday shopping season is a time of “big deals”, increased spending, and last-minute purchases. For many, black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season to take advantage of special deals. Cyber Monday is also a time of increased online purchasing…
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(Rechelle Ringer) - Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits or the generous hearts of American Riviera Bank employees on November 14, as our Santa Barbara Branch parking lot transformed into a scene of laughter, camaraderie, and yes – flying pies. Our inaugural “Pies with a Purpose” fundraiser brought tog…
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(American Riviera Bank) - American Riviera Bank is proud to announce its recognition as one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For, as determined by American Banker in collaboration with Best Companies Group. This prestigious list identifies financial institutions that excel in fostering positive and…
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(Annette Jorgensen) - After 35 years in commercial lending, Annette Jorgensen has witnessed a surge in business transitions with acquisition and stock buyout inquiries on the rise in 2025. As Vice President of SBA Business Development at American Riviera Bank, she has the expertise to identify one…
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(Laurel Sykes) - Summary Cyber-enabled scams are rising fast, with $13.7 billion in losses reported in 2024—driven by impersonation, business email compromise, and investment fraud.Instant payment platforms like Zelle and Cash App are frequently exploited by scammers due to their speed and lack of…
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(Robert Orca) - Summary Santa Maria expects 30,000–40,000 new residents over the next 20 years, shaping housing and infrastructure needs.The city is enhancing community spaces through downtown revitalization, new parks, and a sports complex to support the youth and recreationMajor upgrades include…
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(Michelle Martinich) - Santa Barbara, California (October 24, 2025) – American Riviera Bancorp (“Company”) (OTCQX: ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank (“Bank”), announced today unaudited net income of $7.9 million ($1.38 per share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared…
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(Paul Abramson) - Summary Phishing and impersonation attacks surged over the past year, with scammers using malicious emails, compromised profiles, and spoofed messages to steal credentials, deploy malware, and redirect funds.Scammers are targeting financial workflows, with rising cases of payroll…
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(Robert Orca) - Summary Scams are evolving fast, with deepfakes, phishing messages, and other AI-driven scams leading to billions in estimated losses. Social media and personal data are key tools for scammers—tighten your privacy settings and stay alert. Sharing emerging scam tactics with family an…
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(Ana Gutierrez) - The Rise of Fake Job Scams on College Campuses Last month we shared tips on financial tools for students returning to school. This month, in honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness month we turn to tips for protecting yourself against financial scams. College students across the…
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