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Beware of imposters posing as Computer Support, Bank Staff or Law Enforcement! SCAM ALERT: Scams involving spoofed numbers and the impersonation Computer Support, Bank Employees, or Law Enforcement are on the rise. NEVER give anyone your passwords or PIN numbers. Be wary of scammers asking for you to purchase gift cards or deposit funds into any foreign ATMs or digital wallets. If you receive a suspicious phone call or text message, please use hang up and contact us at the number on the back of your credit or debit card or dial (859) 253-6359.

Businesses and Check Fraud

by Karen Rowland, Senior Vice President, Corporate Services At Central Bank, we pride ourselves on our customer service. We can say with sincerity that our customers are…

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Central Bank Awarded on the Forbes Best In-State Banks 2022 List

Central Bank has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Banks 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc...

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Warning Signs of Identity Theft

Identity theft is a crime that happens when someone uses a person’s identifying information without authority. It is important to be aware of warning signs for...

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Protect Yourself from IT Support Scams

Scams involving criminals pretending to be IT support staff are on the rise. These scammers pose as professionals in hopes of gaining access to your computer...

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Central Bank Mortgage and Central Insurance Services in Lexington, KY, Relocating

We are pleased to announce the upcoming move of Central Bank Mortgage and Central Insurance Services to a newly renovated office space located right next door to their...

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Celebrating 75 Years of Central Bank

In 1938, J.D. Purcell and Harry W. Moores organized The Central Exchange Bank at the corner of Short Street and Upper Street in downtown Lexington. Later, in 1945, Garvi…

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Protecting Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft

Fraud detection and prevention are a top priority for Central Bank, as fraudsters never stop looking for new and creative ways to scam consumers. As the COVID-19 situ...

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

Please be advised that fraudulent postcards are being sent to people around the country from “H.W.C.”, “Mortgage Protection Services” and similar agencies. The mailers a…

2019 Text Message Fraud Alert

Fraudulent Text Messages are Circulating Central Bank and other area banks have received reports of fraudulent text messages targeting bank customers. Fraudsters are sen…

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6 Money Mistakes Newlyweds Should Avoid

Summer wedding season is in full swing, and newly married couples will soon be managing their finances as pairs. At Central Bank, we encourage couples to waste no time addressing how they will handle money issues as spouses and financial partners.

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6 Items for Your New Home’s To-Do List

Now that you’re settling in to your new home, there are some important things you need to consider. The American Bankers Association recommends the following tips: 1. Cr…

Protecting the Elderly From Financial Abuse

What Is Elder Financial Abuse? It’s a crime that deprives older adults of their resources and ultimately their independence. Anyone who sees signs of theft, fraud, misus…