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Beware of Paycheck Protection Program Scams

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was created to help small businesses pay their employees and for other necessary costs like rent and utilities. Unfortunately, fraudsters have already begun targeting small business owners during these economically difficult times. Be on the lookout for grant fraud, loan fraud and phishing (sending emails that look official, but are […]

BEWARE OF COVID-19 SCAMS USING THE FDIC’S NAME

During these unprecedented times, scammers are using false information regarding the security of people’s deposits or their ability to access cash to perpetuate fraud schemes. The FDIC does not send unsolicited correspondence asking for money or sensitive personal information. The agency will never contact you to ask for personal details, such as bank account information, […]

CORONAVIRUS PHISHING SCAMS

Beware of COVID-19 emails that appear to come from reputable sources, such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). The body of these emails often contain recent news and updates related to the Coronavirus. These emails ask you to click on links for more detailed information – but actually link […]

COVID-19: Peace of mind during this pandemic

To Our Valued Customers, As the pandemic continues, we are committed to providing you with important updates and helpful information that will hopefully put your mind at ease when it comes to the safety and security of your money at Norway Savings Bank. Please rest assured that Norway Savings Bank is in excellent financial health […]

COVID-19: Norway Savings Drive-Up Banking Service

To Our Valued Customers, This was not an easy decision to make because we know that this is going to create challenges for you, but in an effort to protect our employees and customers and adhere to “social distancing” guidelines, effective Wednesday, March 18th, we are offering DRIVE-UP BANKING AND ATM SERVICE ONLY. We will […]

COVID-19: Norway Savings is here to help

To Our Valued Customers, We appreciate the trust you place in us and want you to know that our highest priority is to ensure the health and safety of our customers, employees, vendors and communities. Our task force is closely monitoring and responding to the evolving situation surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we continue to […]

5 TIPS TO AVOID A FINANCIAL FROSTBITE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Consumers spent more than $700 billion on holiday shopping in 2018. With this year’s holiday shopping season launching in full force, Norway Savings Bank is highlighting five tips to help consumers keep their holiday spending under control. “There are so many people to shop for during the holidays, and big sales can make it easy […]

8 Financial Tips for College Freshmen

For many young adults, college is the first time they are in control of the majority of their finances. As freshmen across the country embark on their first semester, Norway Savings Bank has highlighted eight tips to help ease their transition to financial independence. “There’s no better time than the first year of college to […]

BikeMaine with Kelly

Over the next seven days, Kelly Sturmer, Gorham & Standish Market Manager, will be representing Norway Savings Bank and putting in some serious miles on her bike with BikeMaine! 270 miles to be exact! Kelly will be sharing updates with us each day so we can all vicariously experience everything that BikeMaine and the coast […]

Be Aware: Refund Scam in Maine

Recently, there have been reports in Maine of a scam where unsuspecting victims are tricked into providing their online banking credentials over the phone to scammers. They are told they have “qualified” for a refund, but an “error” occurs during the refund process and the victim is pressured into “returning” money that was never given […]