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Chelsea Groton Bank has been made aware of a text message scam where scammers text individuals, pretending to be the bank where the individual has an account. The scammers even manipulate the Caller ID or email address so it looks to be from the financial institution of the person being contacted. Beware of a text…
At Chelsea Groton, we listen to customer feedback and explore ways to make the experience of our business customers great. Effective June 6, 2023, we’ll be bringing added convenience and ease to the Business Visa® Debit Card experience when we raise the daily point of sale limit from $2,500 to $5,000! Here’s how it will…
Want to open a new account from your couch? Trying to monitor accounts for fraud, set spending limits, and keep on budget? Looking for contactless debit and credit cards, or mobile wallet for improved security or convenience? Need to talk face-to-face with a banker, but it’s after hours? We have tech-forward tools and apps for…
Free community shred days are being sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank. Community members are invited to bring confidential documents for secure and safe shredding services, to protect confidential information and avoid identity theft. “The number of people who are victimized because sensitive data is stolen continues to rise,” said Lori Dufficy, EVP, Chief Experience &…
Wondering how to keep your money and identity safe? One of the best ways to protect your money is by using strong, memorable words or phrases for your passwords. Avoid common words and character combinations, use longer passwords, don’t reuse your passwords across different accounts, and use two-factor authentication when available. And never, ever share your…
Did you know: Chelsea Groton’s security team sees check and ACH fraud on a daily basis. In most cases, business account holders only have 24 hours to catch and report unauthorized transactions to the bank to avoid liability for the loss, making it more important than ever to have added protections and eyes on your…
Online scams aren’t so scary when you know what to look for. And at Chelsea Groton Bank, we’re committed to helping you spot them. We’ve joined with the American Bankers Association and banks across the country in a nationwide effort to fight phishing—one scam at a time. We want every bank customer to become a…
Want to keep an eye on your accounts in real-time to track spending, see if balances peak or drop, receive notifications when bills are due, when purchases are made outside of set geographies or merchant types, and even monitor for fraud? Chelsea Groton has multiple tools to help you set up alerts, and other convenient features!…
Recently, Chelsea Groton Bank has been made aware of several check scams. An individual will apply for a new job, loan, or scholarship and in the process is sent a fraudulent check via email. The individual is then asked to deposit or cash the check and send some of the money back to the scammer….
While “the most wonderful time of the year” has many wonderful parts, it’s important to stay vigilant in order to keep you and your family safe from scammers during the holiday season. NEVER provide your personal or business information, personal identification numbers (PINs) or passwords to anyone, even if the person claims to be from…
