There’s a new Amazon scam to watch out for! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says scammers are calling and/or sending text messages about a suspicious charge to your account. Scammers will “spoof” their phone number to make it appear as though Amazon is contacting you. They will give you an elaborate story about a problem with your account […]

To view the video in Spanish, click here. Beware, scammers are contacting people and “spoofing” the caller ID information to make it look like Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) is calling. According to our fraud team, customers have been receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be a legitimate employee at The Merrimack and are calling […]

Businesses, big and small, are often targets of scammers looking for an easy pay check. One of the most common schemes is invoice fraud, which can go unnoticed within day-to-day business operations.  While invoice fraud isn’t new, it has become more effective as more and more companies transition to electronic billing. Here are three common invoice fraud scenarios […]

We have received reports that customers are being targeted by a series of fake text alerts coming from Merrimack County Savings Bank and other local banks. The message may state that a transfer, often for large amounts, has been scheduled and provides a link to click for verification. This is a fake link! If you have clicked a […]

It’s that time of the year again, when scammers become IRS impersonators. This time, scammers are sending out email and text messages about your “tax refund” or “tax refund e-statement”. Although it may look legitimate, do not click any links. Whether email or text, the message will include a link that supposedly leads to a form to […]

URL phishing isn’t an emerging scam, but rather one that most people have been exposed to, maybe without even knowing. It’s the link included in spam emails, text messages and ads that direct unsuspecting victims to malicious websites. This tactic allows scammers to look legitimate and trick you into revealing your personal and/or financial information, they can […]