Second New York resident arrested in attempted Cedar Fall bank scam

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If you see anything unusual, that is a sign you need to see if… CEDAR FALLS — A second New York resident has been arrested for allegedly trying to withdraw thousands of dollars from a Cedar Falls woman's bank account.

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Not just last month’s bank statement, but every item that contains your name, your address or any other information that identifies you or a family member can be used by criminals.

Every day, the U.S. Postal Service processes and delivers 493.4 million pieces of mail, many of which have personal information.

This might include mail from your child’s school, medical bills, and even junk mail.

Sort through your mail right away, and anything you are not going to keep, put in a pile for the shredder.