Valley Banks

08/19/2026

We are HIRING in Ronan, St Ignatius and Thompson Falls! Email your resume to: [email protected]

08/19/2026

To register early, please contact Shannon Patton at Valley Bank of Arlee. [email protected]

ALL net proceeds go to the Class of 2027 participating Valley Banks Community Scholarship high school seniors!!

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM!!

08/12/2026

SCAM OF THE WEEK
A Vote You’ll Regret
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Imagine you open WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, and see a message from someone you know. They send you a link and ask you to vote in an online contest—for example, for their niece in a dance recital or their pet in a costume contest. The message feels casual, but a little urgent, like something a friend would send in a rush. Since the message comes from someone you trust, you don’t feel worried about clicking the link.
But think twice before clicking. This is actually a scam to take over your WhatsApp account! Selecting the "vote" link opens a page that appears to be part of WhatsApp, asking you to verify or connect. This may seem like a harmless step, but if you do so, cybercriminals will connect to your account. Then, they can access your messages and contacts to learn your personal information. They can even forward the same scam to everyone in your contacts!
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Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to this WhatsApp scam:
• Be cautious of unexpected messages containing links, even if they appear to come from a real friend or family member.
• Never link a new device to your account unless you're the one who initiated the connection. If you receive a message asking you to connect a new device, that’s a red flag for a scam.
• Regularly check the devices linked to your WhatsApp account in your WhatsApp settings. If there are any devices you don’t recognize, unlink them.

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08/10/2026

Valley Banks Community Scholarship Golf Scramble is THIS SATURDAY!! We still have room for a few more teams! Let us know if you would like to participate! Great time for a great cause! ALL proceeds go to participating high school seniors!
To enter, email: [email protected]

08/05/2026

SCAM OF THE WEEK
One Letter Away from a Scam
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A message pops up in your Facebook Messenger inbox from what appears to be an official Facebook account, “Meta Verified.” Unusually, the account name is misspelled as "Verrified," with an extra “r.” But what catches your attention is that the message says your Facebook account shows unusual activity. It includes a PDF attachment and warns that your account will be permanently deleted if you don't respond within 24 hours. The message includes the official Meta logo and states that it is encrypted, so at a glance, it seems real.
But this message is actually a phishing scam! Cybercriminals hope that you’ll be alarmed by the urgent warning about account deletion and act without thinking. If you open the PDF file, it could contain malicious links or direct you to a fake website that is designed to steal your personal data!
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Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to this Facebook phishing scam:
• If you receive an account warning through Facebook Messenger, don't open any attachments. Go directly to the Facebook app or website yourself to check your account status.
• Use caution any time you receive an unexpected message that seems urgent. Cybercriminals often try to trick you by rushing you into acting before you’ve had a chance to think.
• In this particular scam, the message you receive is from an account with a misspelled name. Unusual account names or grammatical errors in “official” messages should always be treated as a red flag.

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The Valley Bank of Ronan Security Team

08/02/2026

Happy Pioneer Days from Valley Banks!

07/29/2026

SCAM OF THE WEEK
Screen Share, Beware
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You glance at your phone and are startled to see a text message warning you about suspicious activity involving your bank account. Luckily, the message includes a phone number you can call to confirm. The person who answers says they work for your bank and need to check a few things with you. Unusually, they ask you to switch the phone call to use Apple's FaceTime app instead. After you make the switch, they ask you to share your screen and log in to your bank account so they can review the suspicious activity with you.
But the person you’re speaking with is actually a cybercriminal! If you share your screen while using FaceTime, they can see everything on your screen while you log in to your bank account. This means they can easily see your login information, account numbers, and even any security codes that your bank might send you. With this information, the cybercriminal will have everything they need to steal your money!
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Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to this scam:
• If you get a surprise call or text about your bank account, hang up. Call your bank directly using their official contact information. Don't use any number from the text message.
• Never share your screen with someone who calls or texts you without warning, especially if they ask to see your bank account.
• Be cautious if you receive unusual instructions, such as someone from your bank asking you to use the FaceTime app. Cybercriminals frequently try to trick you into revealing personal information this way.