Safety and Strength at Marlborough Savings Bank
In recent weeks, the news relating to our industry has become extremely worrisome. On the heels of the earlier subprime lending fiasco and the ripples throughout the economy, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are now in serious trouble and will require government bailout. The very large California bank, IndyMac, was closed and reopened by the Feds.
When Internet Scam Artists Go "Phishing," Don't Take the Bait
Avoid being lured into giving out personal information.
Law enforcement officials use the word "phishing" to describe a type of identity theft by which scammers use fake Web sites and e-mails to fish for valuable personal information from consumers. The FBI also is calling it the "hottest and most troubling new scam on the Internet." Even the FDIC's good name was used fraudulently in a phishing scheme.
What’s Next for Banks?
What’s Next for Banks? Here’s how they’re covering their assets in the wake of the subprime mess, according to Gallup’s top expert in financial services.
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Identity Theft
Safeguarding your finances...and your good name. Be aware of what you can do to protect yourself.