Customer Alerts
UNDERSTANDING ELDER FINANCIAL FRAUD
Elder financial fraud involves scammers targeting seniors to steal their money or personal information. These fraudsters often use tactics like deception, manipulation, and emotional appeals to exploit their victims. Common scams include fake lottery winnings, romance scams, family kidnapping, fraudulent investment opportunities, and impostor schemes where criminals pose as trustworthy individuals or organizations.
At Winter Hill Bank, your financial security is our utmost priority. We want to alert you to the growing threat of elder financial fraud and provide you with essential tips to safeguard your finances.
How to Protect Yourself
- Be skeptical of unsolicited contacts
- Don’t respond to unexpected calls, emails, texts or visits
- Never give out your personal or financial information*
- Always verify the identity of anyone asking for your financial information
- Be cautious of high-pressure tactics
- Protect your Personal Information
- Keep sensitive information secure
- Shred any documents containing personal or financial information
- Monitor Your Finances
- Regularly review your bank statements
- Set up account alerts
*Winter Hill Bank will never ask for your account number, password or PIN.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud
Contact the Bank immediately at 800-444-4300.
Winter Hill Bank is a Mutual Bank serving the community since 1906.
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