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(Laurel Sykes) - Did you know that romance scams caused $1.14 billion in losses last year, with a median loss of $2,000 per person? In fact, large scale romance scams are happening in our area, and people are taking major losses.
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(Heather Watters) - Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a transformative $100,000 AHEAD Grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB), facilitated by American Riviera Bank, a proud FHLB member. This funding will directly support…
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(Rechelle Ringer) - Beginning February 20, 2025, American Riviera Bank is partnering with Carefull to provide complete consumer financial protection at no cost to clients. This innovative service delivers round-the-clock monitoring of bank accounts, credit, and identity while protecting against sca…
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(Heather Watters) - In today's interconnected world, safeguarding personal information has become paramount. Federal Trade Commission data shows consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023. This marks a record high in financial security threats. As we celebrate Data Privacy Day on January…
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(Michelle Martinich) - Santa Barbara, California (January 24, 2025) – American Riviera Bancorp (“Company”) (OTCQX: ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank (“Bank”), announced today unaudited net income of $8.7 million ($1.50 per share) for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $10.5…
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(Rechelle Ringer) - Santa Barbara, CA – 1/15/2024 – American Riviera Bank (OTCQX: ARBV) is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 OTCQX® Best 50, a prestigious ranking of top-performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market. This recognition highlights the Bank’s exceptional performance in…
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(Robert Orca) - We're excited to share the outcomes of our participation in the Lights, Camera, Save! video contest, a nationwide initiative by the American Bankers Association. This competition aligns with our commitment to fostering financial literacy among youth, challenging teens aged 13-18 to…
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(Robert Orca) - On December 11, 2024, American Riviera Bank (ARB) American Riviera Bancorp (ARBOTCQX: ARBV) took part in an interactive investor conference, showcasing the latest trends in the community banking industry alongside other leading California banks. CEO Jeff DeVine and CFO Michelle Mart…
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(Alyssa Shapiro) - At American Riviera Bank, we believe in the power of community and the joy of giving. This holiday season, we’re thrilled to share the heartwarming success of our 2024 United Way Holiday Gift Drive and additional gift-giving initiatives across our branches.
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(Robert Orca) - Stay Safe from Fake USPS and UPS Texts! The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, unfortunately, an increase in online shopping scams. As you eagerly await your holiday packages, be on the lookout for fake USPS and UPS texts, a form of smishing (SMS phishing) designed…
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