A particularly alarming form of malware continues to impact businesses and consumers. “Ransomware” is a harmful software that restricts access to an infected computer and requests that the victim pay ransom in order to regain control of the system, files or accounts. The fraudster perpetrating the ransomware may even monitor the victim’s activity for a period prior […]
Increase in Counterfeit $100 Bills
Local Businesses: We’ve been made aware of an increase in counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area. We encourage you to take a moment to refresh your employees on currency identification procedures. Click here for a copy of the Secret Service’s Know Your Money Guide.
Christiana Thornton and Chris Brown Join Bank Board of Directors
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) has announced the appointment of Christiana Thornton of New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) and Chris Brown of New Hampshire Distributors LLC, to their Board of Directors. Thornton is CEO of NHHEAF located in Concord, NH, and was previously CEO of NH Bankers Association. She is a member of the […]
CRDC Supported by the Merrimack
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) recently purchased $15,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in support of the Capital Regional Development Council (CRDC). The Bank’s investment goes toward the CRDC-managed Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund. CRDC manages the US Environmental Protection Agency-funded Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). The RLF provides […]
“Spoofed” Phone Calls Claiming to be From Local Banks
Please be aware that area consumers have reported receiving suspicious phone calls that appear to be coming local financial institutions. The caller ID information displayed is “spoofed” to appear as though it originated from the bank. Merrimack County Savings Bank won’t contact you requesting financial payment information such as your account or debit card number. These calls are […]
Regional Economic Development Center of Southern NH Supported by the Merrimack
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) recently purchased $25,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in support of the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) of Southern NH. The Bank’s investment goes toward REDC’s NH New Americans Loan Fund. In partnership with stakeholders located statewide, REDC promotes business development and job creation […]
Terrie McQuillen Joins the Merrimack as Senior Vice President
Terrie McQuillen has joined Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) as Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager. McQuillen will oversee commercial credit and loan administration from the Bank’s main office in downtown Concord. “I look forward to seeing our commercial department expand and evolve under Terrie’s leadership,” said James Gallagher, Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. “With […]
Enjoy Expanded Branch Access – Bank at MVSB!
We continually strive to provide the most convenient banking experience to our customers. As part of our relationship with Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), we are pleased to let you know that you can now also do your everyday banking transactions at MVSB’s 13 branch offices located throughout the greater Lakes Region, Plymouth and Portsmouth areas […]
MillRiver Wealth Management, SBW Wealth Management and The New Hampshire Trust Company announce plans to combine and form New Hampshire Trust & Wealth Management.
MillRiver Wealth Management of Concord, NH, announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase The New Hampshire Trust Company, based in Keene, NH. At the same time, Savings Bank of Walpole’s SBW Wealth Management division will also join the organization. Later this year, the unified company plans to change its name to New Hampshire Trust […]
Fraud Calls Coming from Area Code 212
Our Risk Management Department has received notifications that members of the local community are receiving phone calls from an area code 212 (New York) phone number that has been in a foreign language and has music playing in the background. The language is most likely Mandarin Chinese and is similar to a phone scam from April […]