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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the United States government approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to help businesses, families and individuals. Unfortunately, some criminals continue to look for ways to steal not just your personal and financial information, but also the money you receive through the CARES Act. Continue reading Beware of identity theft in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

Millions of people today use mobile devices to manage their finances, and the number of users continues to grow. Continue reading Banking at the Speed of Technology

In recognition of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the American Bankers Association Continue reading Tips to Thwart Ransomware Attacks

The American Bankers Association is offering these tips to help users safeguard their personal information and navigate the web Continue reading Avoid ID Fraud Online

The American Bankers Association suggests following these 12 steps to protect your mobile device Continue reading Protect Your Mobile Device From Hackers

Buying a home can be a very exciting experience, but home buyers have increasingly been targeted by scammers using elaborate phishing schemes to divert payments into fraudulent accounts. Continue reading Protect yourself against mortgage closing scams

Senior citizens are at a high risk of being targeted for financial abuse because they tend to have more accumulated savings. Elder financial abuse typically involves some type of money scam, forgery, identity theft, or coercion to give someone access…

Jewett City Savings Bank has discovered that counterfeit official checks bearing the bank’s name and routing number are currently circulating across the United States. Continue reading ALERT: Counterfeit Official Checks in Circulation

Are you wondering what to keep and what to shred? The Federal Trade Commission looked at experts’ advice and compiled this summary of how long they recommend keeping certain documents. Continue reading When should I shred it?

If you receive a text message like the one below, DO NOT call the number listed. This is a scam to get your debit card information. Continue reading ALERT: Text Message Scam