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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
5 Signs of URL Phishing
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 […]
Sophisticated Scam Targets Businesses & Employees
Recently, a cybercrime scam targeting businesses and defrauding companies is on the rise. According to our Fraud Team, Business Email Compromises (BEC) involve the spoofing of an email address, using a look alike email, or Email Account Compromises (EAC) to send emails from a legitimate source. The scam can range from impersonation tactics to false invoices and […]
‘Do Me a Favor’ Scams Increasing in Popularity
Receive a message from someone you know asking for a favor? You’ll want to think twice before going through with their request. How it works Scammers will contact you via text, email or social media, posing as a boss, colleague, friend or family member. They may start the conversation by asking “How are you doing?” or “Are you busy?” […]
Protect Yourself from Online Pharmacy Scams
More people are turning to online pharmacies to order their prescriptions, but this convenience comes with risks. Scammers are creating phony pharmacies to take advantage of the uptick in demand for popular prescription drugs, most recently Ozempic, a prescription-only diabetes drug. If the drug is being advertised at bargain prices with no prescription necessary, it’s probably a scam! […]