First Community (FCCO) has disclosed a new risk, in the Sales & Marketing category.
Elevate Your Investing Strategy:
- Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence.
First Community faces a significant risk from increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes, including check fraud, ATM skimming, phishing, and identity theft. These schemes often leverage criminal networks and exploit online banking systems to establish fraudulent accounts. Despite the company’s increased investments in fraud prevention technologies, such as chip cards, it remains vulnerable to potential losses that could harm its customers, reputation, and financial condition. Additionally, costs associated with fraud, including regulatory scrutiny, legal liability, and business disruption, could materially impact First Community’s operations.
Overall, Wall Street has a Moderate Buy consensus rating on FCCO stock based on 2 Buys.
To learn more about First Community’s risk factors, click here.