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Consumer Alerts
Do NOT Give Personal Information Over the Phone!
October 31, 2018 - As a reminder, your bank or financial institution will not call and ask you to verify your personal information. The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers about this serious "spear phishing" scam.
SEC Warns of Government Impersonators
April 4, 2018 - The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning investors of fraudsters that claim to work for the SEC and pretend to help investors purchase stock or confirm trades in an attempt to trick investors into sending money or providing personal account information.
Jackpotting ATM Scam (video)
February 6, 2018 - NBC Connecticut News reported on the capture of two men involved in an ATM "jackpotting" scheme that compromised the bank machine and caused it to dispense cash on its own.
Flood Insurance Robocall Scam
August 31, 2017 - The Federal Trade Commission warned consumers about a flood insurance scam targeting those that have been affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Wire Transfer Scam
January 9, 2017 - Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez advised financial institutions and consumers to be vigilant when conducting Wire Transfers.