According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Americans reported losing $10 billion to scams and fraud in 2023 – which means you may know someone affected. Oftentimes, the person is ashamed or embarrassed to come forward. It can also take an emotional toll on victims, leaving them feeling isolated and depressed. If someone shares their story, here’s how […]
Coming Soon: Manage Cards To Replace MyCardRules
Coming soon, the MyCardRules app will be replaced with a new card management tool within The Merrimack’s Online Banking and Mobile Banking app, called Manage Cards. On April 22, 2024, MyCardRules will be discontinued and Manage Cards will be available approximately 2-3 weeks later. Once Manage Cards is available, log into The Merrimack’s Online Banking or Mobile Banking […]
3 Factors to Consider in a Competitive Housing Market
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, many people are beginning or even restarting their search for a home. Here are 3 tips to consider in this competitive housing market: Budget – how much are you looking to spend monthly, there are many sites out there where you can see what home have […]
Understanding Your Credit
Credit is an important factor that affects one’s ability to secure a loan, job, housing and more. Credit collects over time, providing an overview of how you managed your money and bills in the past, which helps lenders determine whether they can work with you and what to charge. What is a Credit Report? A credit report is […]
The Merrimack’s 2024 Community Photo Contest Officially Underway
Calling all photographers! Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) wants to see your best shots of life in New Hampshire. Now through Friday, May 31st, send The Merrimack your best color photography for a chance to be featured in their 2025 community calendar and social media pages. Plus, each winning photo comes with a cash prize! “Whether you’re a […]
Suspicious Purchase Amazon Scam
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 […]
“Spoofed” Phone Calls Appear to Be From The Merrimack
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 about potential fraudulent transactions. In other cases, customers […]
Businesses: 3 Scams Disguised as Invoices
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 […]
The Merrimack Returns as Sponsor of the 13th Annual Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) is proud to support the 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship. The three-day tournament at White Park in Concord has been moved indoors for the second year in a row due to the unusually warm weather. “Support from sponsors, like The Merrimack, has helped make Black Ice a special event, no […]
IRS Tax Refund Emails and Text Messages a Scam
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 […]