Scams Bank Customers Should Be Aware Of: Part 3

Thank you for rejoining us here at Somerville National Bank as we continue our series, Top Scams Bank Customers Need to Be Aware Of. In this past couple of weeks, we have covered six of the most common scams that have detrimentally impacted populations – not...

Cyber Tips: Identifying and Reporting Common Scams

July, 2017 | Volume 12, Issue 7 On July 6, 2017 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an alert on scammers posing as FTC officials who contact individuals and claim they have won prizes from a charity contest. The scammers ask for money to cover taxes or insurance...

Scams Bank Customers Should Be Aware of: Part 2

Thank you for rejoining us this week as we continue our series, Top Scams Bank Customers Need to Be Aware Of. Last week, we here at Somerville National Bank provided some basic statistics on scams that deprive people of billions of dollars annually. We then provided...

Scams Bank Customers Should Be Aware of: Part 1

Each and every single year, individuals within the United States are defrauded of billions of their hard-earned money. While many are under the impression that identity theft and scams will never detrimentally impact their lives, it is becoming increasingly common to...

Get Your Money to Work for You, Not Against You

Throughout history, people have consistently been provided with the advice of making money work for them. In fact, it is considered to be one of the most common financial tips. The question is, what does this actually mean and how can a person go about achieving this...

Cyber Tip: Sun, Sand, and Cybersecurity

June, 2017 | Volume 12, Issue 6 School’s out and the beach and mountains are calling. It is that time of the year when so many of us pack our bags and hit the open road or head to the airport for a well-earned vacation. We may be ready to take a break from our...