New Hampshire’s Attorney General is warning real estate owners of quit claim deed fraud. Quit claim deed fraud is when scammers forge documents to facilitate a fraudulent transfer of property outside of a traditional sale – without the owner’s knowledge. Then the scammer will try to record the forged documentation with the register of deeds in the county where […]
Fake Fraud Center Texts Targeting Bank Customers
Beware of scammers posing as The Merrimack’s Fraud Center. Customers have reported receiving text messages from a number that appears to be from the bank’s Fraud Center about a specific transaction along with a request to reply back with YES/NO/HELP. Shortly after responding, the customer will receive a call from the scammer asking for online banking […]
The Merrimack Reports Rise in Employee Impersonation Scams
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) is seeing a significant increase in customers being targeted by scammers impersonating known bank employees, resulting in financial losses. Most recently, customers have reported receiving a phone call from a scammer impersonating a legitimate bank employee stating there’s an issue with an account, before requesting banking information and credentials. Whether you’re […]
PPP Loan Recipients Being Targeted by Scammers
Loan recipients of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are being targeted by scammers nationwide, including here in New Hampshire. According to our Fraud Mitigation Team, scammers are pretending to be an employee of The Merrimack – requesting verification of your automatic clearing house (ACH) and/or online banking credentials. This information gives scammers access to online banking and […]
Overdue Toll Charges? It’s a Scam!
Scammers are targeting drivers, especially those that travel on highways and toll roads to get where they need to go. It starts with a text message from a “tolling agency” about paying your balance with a link to pay “overdue toll charges” to avoid late fees. Don’t click the link! This is a common phishing scam which uses […]
“Wrong Number” Text Scams on the Rise
If you own a smartphone, you have probably received text messages from someone who acts like they know you. The message may be about an urgent meeting or appointment, or just a friendly get together. Out of politeness, you may text back “Sorry, wrong number” – which is what scammers are counting on. Once they receive a response, […]
What is Pharming?
Using common scamming methods, such as phishing or smishing, scammers are carrying out pharming cyber-attacks. Pharming consists of the scammer creating a code disguised as a link that directs the victim to a malicious website. From there the scammer can trick the victim into disclosing their personal information or install malware on their device. How does it work? It […]
Fraudulent QR Code Scams on the Rise
Quick Response (QR) codes are back in the spotlight after making a resurgence during the COVID‑19 pandemic. It seems like everywhere we look these days there’s a square barcode for us to scan with our smartphones. Whether the code provides quick access to a website, restaurant menu, or direct payment, hackers have caught on to the convenient technology. […]
7 Steps to Protect Yourself after a Data Breach
There’s been a data breach. You may have even received an official notification confirming your personal information has been exposed. Now what? According to the Better Business Bureau, here’s 7 steps you can take if your credit or debit card(s) were compromised by a data breach. Stay calm. You’re not liable for fraudulent charges on stolen account numbers. Check the official website. […]
More Fake Texts from “Merrimack County Savings Bank” – Don’t Click the Link!
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 ask you to verify a large purchase and provides a link to click for verification. Do not click on this fake link! The link leads an unsuspecting consumer to […]