Imagine you receive a call from what appears to be HomeTown Bank. The caller says someone is attempting to use your debit card in another state and asks you to verify a security code that was just texted to your phone. Most of us would want to help stop the fraud right away. Unfortunately, [...]
Scammers love the holidays almost as much as we do, but for all the wrong reasons. While we're decorating, shopping, and connecting with loved ones, they're busy trying to trick people who are distracted and in a hurry. That's why we put together a list of the 12 most common holiday scams to help [...]
Did you know millions of people spent billions of dollars alone through contactless transactions in 2024? Contactless payments have quickly become the go-to payment method when shopping in person. If you have seen people using their phones or wearable devices in the checkout lane and wonder what it is all about or how to [...]
At HomeTown Bank, we care about your financial well-being and want to empower you to recognize and avoid scams that could threaten your finances and personal information. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but with a bit of knowledge and vigilance, you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Below, we outline some of [...]
Are you one of nearly half U.S. holiday shoppers who started gift-buying before October 31? Let's take the mask off shopping scams for a safer and happier 2024 season. At HomeTown Bank, we know how hard you work for your money. We also know how creative the crooks have become in targeting consumers in person [...]
In today’s digital age, safeguarding your identity is more crucial than ever. Identity theft has become a prevalent issue, with criminals constantly devising new ways to exploit personal information for financial gain. As a community bank committed to the well-being of our customers, we understand the importance of providing you with practical tips to [...]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is especially important when it comes to online banking, which has become a common part of our daily lives. Even as this banking technology continues to bring us new levels of ease and convenience, there are also [...]
Elder financial abuse robs older Americans of billions of dollars in money, property and other assets every year. As those safeguarding their customers' finances, community bankers are key watchdogs for monitoring and preventing this abuse. As relationship lenders and financial first responders, community banks are in a unique position to help shield our elderly [...]
Each year older customers lose approximately $2.9 billion to fraud, but it is suspected that number is drastically underestimated because only 1 in 44 seniors report financial abuse. HomeTown Bank is joining the national effort to protect seniors from becoming victims of fraud and financial abuse through Safe Banking for Seniors, a new financial [...]
The rise in online interactions and massive amounts of data flowing over the web has led to an uptick in fraudulent activity with 2.2 million reported fraud cases, costing consumers an estimated $3.3 billion in 2020, according to the FTC. Cybercrimes have always been a chief concern for banks, which is why our community [...]
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