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  • How an alleged ID theft scheme reached a Cedar Falls bank

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• Florida woman arrested for ID theft at Cedar Falls bank (wcfcourier.com) — A Florida woman was arrested in connection with alleged identity theft activity at a Cedar Falls bank, according to an encrypted report. While many details are obscured, the case centers on accusations of fraudulent financial actions tied to a local branch, underscoring ongoing concerns about financial scams affecting Cedar Falls institutions.
   

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