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First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) and First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSFG) have finalized a merger of the two companies. Following regulatory approvals last month, the companies consummated their legal closing through a stock transaction effective February 1, 2026.

Sometimes a few minutes’ forewarning is all you need to foil fraud. By opting in to First Merchants security alerts, you can gain that valuable time and get a heads up when someone tries to access your account.

One of the best ways to prevent fraud is to not just protect your data, but to keep it private. Data privacy is its own form of security, and it can help you stay safe from scammers.

Once upon a time, popping checks into the mail was the go-to method for paying bills, sending monetary gifts, and even buying items.

Cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated, and their tactics evolve quickly—especially during high-traffic times like the holiday season.