Fraudsters are finding ways to take advantage of fears related to the coronavirus. To help you protect yourself, the American Bankers Association (ABA) has gathered and shared the following comprehensive list of the most common scams in today’s environment. Phishing and supply scams. Scammers are impersonating health organizations and businesses to collect personal and financial information or to […]
From the CFPB: Protecting Your Finances During Pandemic
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has shared the following information and resources that may help you better manage your finances during the pandemic. If you are facing financial difficulties as a result of the pandemic, read on for some resources that could protect you and manage your finances. Protect yourself financially – as Americans prepare for the […]
AHEAD Offering Education: Financial & Economic Impacts of COVID19
Banking & COVID19 – Frequently Asked Questions
With lobbies closed to incoming traffic how do I make my deposits? Our drive-ups are open regular hours, and we’ve added Saturday hours at our Concord Business Center and Sunday hours at our Hooksett office on the Londonderry Turnpike. You can make deposits in all of our ATMs at our branch offices, as well as the stand-alone […]
Fraudulent Virus Testing and Illicit Financial Activity Related to COVID19
In the wake of this vulnerable time, fraudsters and cyber criminals have been taking advantage of peoples’ fears. As your safety remains our priority, we’re committed to sharing all the information we have about COVID19 when we receive it. Below are two of our latest updates. Fraudulent Virus Testing There have been recent reports of individuals visiting residences, claiming […]
CoViD19 Cyber Threats
Not only has the coronavirus impacted people’s health, world travel and economies, but different cyber threats are lurking in this environment and fraudsters are anything but novel when it comes to taking advantage of the situation. There have been reports of phishing campaigns utilizing coronavirus safety-themed emails and Microsoft Office documents/attachments portraying to be from various […]
Genetic Testing Scam Alert
Consumers are being targeted by a new scheme resulting in phony claims to the U.S. government sponsored healthcare programs and private insurance companies. The scheme includes medical providers, marketing companies, call centers, and laboratories working together or separately to conduct genetic testing for people without a medical need. The testing typically doesn’t take place; however, bills are […]
Amazon Payment Scam Alert
Our Risk Management Team has been made aware that an Amazon Update Payment Information Email Scam has recently resurfaced. The fraudulent emails notify you that there was an issue with the billing information on an Amazon order you recently placed and, as a result, your Amazon account and all pending orders have been placed hold. There […]
Keeping Your Health and Safety in Mind
There is no higher priority to The Merrimack than the safety of our customers and employees. We are closely monitoring communication from state medical professionals, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), government agencies, and internal teams to stay on top of the evolving situation with the virus that causes COVID-19. According […]
The Merrimack Purchases $50,000 in CDFA Tax Credits from Nashua Soup Kitchen
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) recently purchased $50,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in support of Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter (NSKS). The Bank’s investment will go toward the renovation of the former Sacred Heart Elementary School on 35 Spring Street in Nashua, which is being converted […]