MATTOON, Illinois, April 8 -- First Mid Bank and Trust issued the following news release:

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First Mid Bank & Trust Spotlights Latest Scam Trends During 2026 Tax Season

St. Louis, MO - Tax scams are surging in 2026, and the numbers are alarming. Nearly one in four Americans has either fallen victim to a tax-related scheme or knows someone who has, with losses averaging $8,000 per person. As artificial intelligence gives fraudsters more sophisticated . . .

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