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Summary

About Cbfg

The website in question operates under the domain cbfg.net and purports to represent the bank known as Community Bank (also referenced as Community Bank Mankato) with branch locations in Minnesota, USA. On visiting the site you find typical banking-service offerings: consumer checking/savings, business accounts, online banking, mobile apps, cash management, loans and deposit rate sheets. For example, the site lists “Consumer Online Banking” features such as account balances, transfers, eStatements etc. 
The “About Us” section states that the bank is “family owned and operated … dedicated to satisfying the needs of our customers and employees” and notes multiple branch locations in Minnesota (Mankato, Eagle Lake, Vernon Center and Amboy). 
Additional pages supply contact details, branch information, and service descriptions (e.g., the Cash Management service for business customers). 
In short: the site looks like a functioning local bank’s official website with the usual banking-features, service disclosures, and rate information.

More Details

After detailed review of the site, the evidence leans strongly toward legitimacy. Here are the reasons:

  • The site presents itself as that of a local U.S. bank with branch network, history, and comprehensive services. The “About Us” section states branch locations and that the bank is family-owned and has been in business in those local communities. 

  • The service pages (consumer online banking, business mobile banking, cash management) appear legitimate with plausible detail; they are consistent with genuine banking websites. For instance, the mobile banking page outlines deposit via phone camera, account balances, etc. 

  • Rate sheets and account disclosures appear; this level of transparency is more typical of real banks than fraudulent schemes. 

  • Contact form and physical branch address details are present.

However, some caveats apply, especially depending on how you intend to use the bank:

  • If you are in Nigeria or another country and planning to use this bank for international business or deposits, you need to verify whether the bank accepts non-U.S. residents, how funds will be protected, cross-border regulations, etc. The site does not appear to emphasise an international focus.

  • As with any banking relationship, you should verify the bank’s charter/registration. For U.S. banks, being insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or similar is important; while the site mentions a link to the FDIC, independent verification is prudent.

  • Ensure the URL is correct and secure (HTTPS, correct domain). Phishing sites often mimic real bank sites with slight domain changes.

  • If the bank offers services in your jurisdiction, you should verify currency conversion, transfer fees, overseas deposit protection, tax/regulation compliance, etc.

In conclusion: the weight of evidence suggests this is a real legitimate bank website, not an obvious scam. But “legitimate for your purpose” depends on your use case (domestic U.S. banking vs international access). I don’t see major red flags of outright fraud, but as always caution is wise when dealing with financial institutions, especially cross-border.

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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
  • lear service offerings: both consumer and business banking, online/mobile banking features, detailed enough.
  • Clearly local/regional bank identity (which may support a higher trust level than purely unknown “online-only” bank).
  • Contact information and “About Us” details are present, which is a good sign of legitimacy.
  • Transparent rate listing for deposits (savings, CDs) and detailed disclosures.
Cons
  • Domain name might raise questions: “cbfg.net” rather than what one might expect from “communitybankmankato.com” or a .bank domain. This could be fine, but warrants verification.
  • If you are operating internationally (outside the U.S.), service scope may be limited and regulatory protections may not extend to you.
  • The review found no immediate display of regulatory license number or membership (although the site may have it; I just did not find it in this check). Having a visible regulatory disclaimer, charter number, etc, is a positive sign.

Website Overview

Country:

USA

Operating Since:

2003

Platforms:

Mobile/Desktop

Type:

Online bank

Spread:

N/A

Funding:

Online bank

Leverage:

N/A

Commission:

N/A

Instruments:

N/A

Keypoints

The site offers layers of consumer services: online banking, mobile banking with clear features listed (view balances, deposit via phone, transfers)

It includes branch location information and an “About Us” page with historical context.

It is reasonably comprehensive: consumer and business sections, rates shown, contact info etc.

The site appears to belong to a bank domiciled in the U.S., with details that match a local/regional bank’s profile.

Overall Score

60%

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Final Thoughts

After viewing and analyzing the site thoroughly by our experts and undergoing the proper process, we have reached a final conclusion.

  • If you are considering using the website cbfg.net (Community Bank) for your banking needs, you appear to be dealing with a genuine, regionally-based U.S. bank rather than a fly-by-night operation. The website exhibits many of the hallmarks of a legitimate bank: real branch locations, transparent service offerings, deposit/loan rate grids, online/mobile banking features, and contact information. That said, legitimacy is not the same as suitability for your specific use. If you are based in Nigeria (as you are) and hoping to use this bank for services from Nigeria, you should carefully verify whether the bank supports clients in your region, how transfers to/from your country work, what protections apply, and whether the services meet your needs. Always check for regulatory registration, charters, FDIC insurance (if U.S.), and confirm the domain and site security. If everything checks out, you should feel more confident in using the bank. But proceed with the caution you would for any financial institution especially when working cross-border.


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