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.
Travel Tips from the Massachusetts Bankers Association
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You are sure to save a little money and be a little more secure by using these financial travel tips from the Massachusetts Bankers Association.
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.
Stay Healthy While You Travel
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Your vacation abroad can be even more enjoyable if you remember these tips from the Center for Disease Control.
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft
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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, with as many as 750,000 Americans becoming victims every year according to government estimates.