Don't Get Played: Watch Out for Money Mule Scams

Friday, October 10, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

Scammers are smooth. They act like they’re offering you a job, giving you prize money, or even falling in love online. But don’t get it twisted — it’s a setup. Their goal? To get you to move stolen money for them, using your name and your bank account. That makes you the middleman — or what’s known as a money mule.

Here’s how the play [...]

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Don't Get Played: Text Scam Alert

Friday, October 3, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter
You receive a text from an unknown number: “Hey! It’s been a while. Let’s catch up.”

Seems harmless, right? Maybe it’s just a wrong number. You’re polite, so you reply to let them know. That’s exactly what scammers are counting on.

This is the opening move in a sophisticated scam called Pig Butchering—where [...]
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POTS Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 1, 2025Written by: Jordan North
Today’s blog post is contributed by Jordan North, Teller Supervisor and Mentor. Thank you to Jordan for sharing about her experience in order to spread awareness of this disorder that affects between 1 and 3 million people in the United States.

I’m at the Owl Center with Leadership Lincoln trying to keep [...]
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120 Years: Celebrate with us September 22-26!

Friday, September 19, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter
Join us next week as we celebrate 120 years of making "What's Next for You" happen!

Century Next Bank is proud to commemorate its 120th anniversary, marking over a century of dedication to helping families, businesses, and communities thrive. Since opening its doors in 1905, Century Next Bank has stood by customers through life’s milestones, building trusted relationships and [...]
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120 Years: How 9/11 Changed the Way Banks Fight Crime

Friday, August 29, 2025Written by: Charles Young, CIA, CAMS, CRCM, CFSA, CICA
2025 marks the 120th anniversary of Century Next Bank. Each month, members of our team will share something significant about banking history. In remembrance of Patriot Day, Charles Young, Vice President Compliance, BSA Officer, has recounted the way 9/11 changed the way banks fight crime.

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Debbie Barnes is retiring! Join us to celebrate her!

Friday, August 22, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter
Century Next Bank invites you to celebrate the retirement of Relationship Banker Debbie Barnes. Debbie will be missed as she begins her retirement journey! Stop by our Read Full PostTags: Company News

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