Review on Bankofherrin
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Summary
About Bankofherrin
The website in question, https://www.bankofherrin.bank/, claims to represent the Bank of Herrin, offering a full suite of personal, business and trust-banking services: checking, savings, credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, business services, trust and estate services and more. The site presents itself as a regional bank serving Southern Illinois, with branches, contact details and online banking/messaging features. It includes security warnings, calculators, branch locations, and mobile banking references. On its face it looks like a legitimate bank website—professional layout, typical banking product listings, legitimate-sounding addresses.
However, certain details raise concerns: the domain uses the “.bank” top-level domain (which is restricted but does not guarantee legitimacy by itself), the website address may not align exactly with known official URLs for the real Bank of Herrin institution, and the user (you) suspect the site is a scam. Therefore this review examines whether the site appears legitimate or rather is a fraudulent imitation aiming to mislead visitors.
More Details
My assessment: Given the available evidence, I lean towards cautious skepticism: I would treat the site as potentially legitimate but unverified, and potentially fraudulent. Without full verification of the institution’s charter, domain history, regulatory listing, and customer feedback, one cannot confidently say the site is safe.
Reasons supporting legitimacy:
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The website contains physical branch addresses, phone numbers, and real-looking banking services.
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The bank name “Bank of Herrin” is a real institution operating in Herrin, Illinois. Employee reviews and branch listings show it exists.
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The site links to FDIC website and displays typical bank disclosures and calculators.
Reasons supporting suspicion / scam possibility:
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The mismatch in domain names (mostly “.com” vs “.bank”) raises the possibility this “.bank” site is a fake clone rather than the authentic bank site.
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The absence of clear third-party confirmation that this exact “.bank” domain is officially registered to the bank makes it risky.
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The statements made (wide range of services, trust/investment, machine tool financing) may not align with the actual scale of the institution, possibly bait for sophisticated fraud.
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The poor app reviews suggest the institution may have weak infrastructure or legitimacy issues.
Verdict: Until you verify by phone (using a known verified phone number independent of the website) the bank’s charter and domain ownership, treat the site with high caution. Do not deposit large sums, provide sensitive personal information, or rely on it as your sole banking relationship unless you’ve confirmed authenticity. Consider contacting the bank by its known official listing (via FDIC directory or branch phone) to confirm the website domain.
Warning: Low score, please avoid this website!
According to our review, this website has a higher risk of being a scam website.
It may attempt to steal your funds under the pretense of helping you make money.
Notice: High Score — Not likely to be a scam website.
According to our review, this website has a low risk of being a scam.
There is minimal indication of fraudulent activity.
Notice: Moderate score — Caution advised.
According to our review, this website shows a moderate risk level based on current data.
There is no strong evidence of a scam, but users should proceed carefully.
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Pros
- The site is well-designed, professional and reads like a legitimate bank website: clear menu, product pages, calculators, security warnings.
- They provide physical branch addresses and phone numbers, which is more than many outright scam sites do.
- The use of a “.bank” domain implies some regulatory oversight (in many jurisdictions, .bank registrations are monitored).
- They explicitly warn users about unsolicited messages asking for login credentials — this is a positive sign of security awareness.
Cons
- Domain ambiguity: the real institution known as Bank of Herrin appears often under “.com,” not “.bank,” which raises question: is this the same entity or an imitation?
- Limited independent verification of the .bank site existence in official bank regulatory listings.
- Poor user reviews of the mobile app hint at operational issues. If the site were legitimate and strong, one would expect better customer experience.
Website Overview
Country:
USA
Operating Since:
2025
Platforms:
Mobile/Desktop
Type:
Online bank
Spread:
N/A
Funding:
Online bank
Leverage:
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Commission:
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Instruments:
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Keypoints
The website displays what looks like a credible physical address: 101 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948, with phone number +1 (618) 942-6666.
The site lists detailed product offerings (personal checking, savings, CDs, business services, loans) which mimic a real bank’s menu.
It includes a “Security Alert” warning banner telling users not to give out account numbers, passwords or personal info — this is typical of real banks.
The “Contact Us” page provides branch locations and an online form.
Overall Score
11%
Final Thoughts
After viewing and analyzing the site thoroughly by our experts and undergoing the proper process, we have reached a final conclusion.
In summary: yes, there is a real bank by the name “Bank of Herrin” in Herrin, Illinois, and the website you gave looks like it might be representing that institution. However, the fact that it uses a “.bank” domain (different from many references to the “.com” domain for the same institution), the lack of clear independent regulatory listing for that domain, the mismatch in service scale, and the negative reviews of its mobile app all generate enough doubt that I cannot definitively say the site is safe.
My recommendation: If you are considering using this site for any important financial operation (opening accounts, transferring funds, providing login credentials, etc.), proceed only after verifying via offline channels:
Call the bank’s official phone number from a trusted directory (not from the website link) to ask: “Does your bank operate the website https://www.bankofherrin.bank/?”
Check the FDIC’s bank directory for “Bank of Herrin” to confirm its charter, address, primary domain, and insured status.
Look up the domain registration details of “bankofherrin.bank” (whois) to see when it was registered, to whom, and whether it matches the bank’s corporate information.
Until then, treat any communication from the website with caution, and do not provide sensitive personal or banking credentials.
Given the evidence, it’s safest to consider the site as unverified and potentially high risk rather than fully legitimate — thus leaning toward “scam-potential.”
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