Sawyer Savings Bank will NEVER call you and ask for your personal account information. If you receive a call from anyone who claims to be from the Bank please hang up and notify us immediately.
Staying Safe Online
Protecting your personal financial information is a top priority for us at Sawyer Savings Bank. Please see the below articles and blog posts about staying safe from scams and protecting your personal information:
TOP ALERT: Text Message Scams
We’ve learned some Sawyer Savings Bank customers are receiving unsolicited text messages that appear to come from us. This is a scam!
Please don’t respond to these messages or click any links in them. The linked website may be designed to look like ours, but it’s a fake site created to steal your account information.
Sawyer Savings Bank does not ask for account or other confidential information unsolicited by phone, email or text.
If you have any additional concerns, please contact us at 888-772-1871!
What is Social Engineering?
Stop Social Engineering Scams! How To Safeguard Your Personal Information Online With modern technology, we are more interconnected than ever before. While this offers immense opportunities for nearly instantaneous communication all over the world, it can also leave us open to social engineering scams. These scams come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but […]
What is a Credit Freeze?
Fraud Prevention Toolkit: Understanding Credit Freezes In this digital era, identity theft has become a prevalent and insidious threat. It preys on the personal information in your credit report and creates significant financial and emotional risks to everyone, regardless of income. Stealthy threats like identity theft have made personal credit monitoring crucially important to the […]
Protect Yourself from Check Fraud
A Guide to Check Fraud Prevention When was the last time you looked closely at a check? Think for a moment about all the information it contains: your full name, your address, your routing number, your bank account number, and your signature. Now, imagine all that information falling into the hands of a thief. This […]
What is Multifactor Authentication?
Understanding Today’s MFA Security Methods In today’s digital age, online security is more important than ever. Cyberattacks and data breaches are increasingly common, making Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) a crucial shield against unauthorized access. But what exactly is MFA, and how does it enhance online security? The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication With the rise of cyber-attacks […]
Protecting Your Digital Presence: How to Prevent Online Account Takeovers
When was the last time you thought about how many accounts you have online? Between digital banking, online shopping, and your various social media accounts, it’s probably a lot. Have you ever thought about what would happen if someone gained access to your accounts? Online account takeovers are one of the fastest-growing threats in the […]
Text Scams are on the rise!
Staying vigilant and informed is the best way to protect yourself. Scammers continue to exploit commonly used communication channels to target victims. They pose as trusted entities, individuals, or businesses to deceive unsuspecting victims. These fraudsters impersonate government officials, pose as family members in danger, and even pretend to be bank or credit union employees. […]