CHARITY SCHEMES: Federal authorities have issued warnings that scammers with nefarious intentions are actively exploiting the generosity of those wishing to provide relief to the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Be aware of phishing scams intended to take advantage of your goodwill. Follow some simple tips to help ensure your donations directly benefit the charity of your choice.

EQUIFAX BREACH: Equifax has taken measures to ensure your identity is protected. To check on your personal information to see if you were potentially impacted, or to sign up for Equifax's complimentary identity theft protection and credit file monitoring, visit www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/potential-impact. To help prevent Identity Theft in the future, here are some steps you can take.

If you feel like you've been a victim of Identity Theft, visit The Attorney General of Texas website to learn more on recovering from the effects or download their Identity Theft Kit for more information.

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There have been several reports of text message scams targeting people in the Austin area. As a precaution, Amplify recommends not responding to any suspicious text messages, especially those that ask for your card number or other personal information. If you wish to verify the validity of an Amplify message, call us at 512-836-5901 or email us.

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