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No matter how tech savvy you are, cybersecurity should be top of mind anytime you use the internet. If that sounds overwhelming, don’t stress. You don’t need to be an expert. Good cybersecurity isn’t complicated. Whether you’re messaging with friends, streaming music, watching movies, buying clothes, or paying bills, there are basic cybersecurity rules anyone… Read more »

To our Valued Customers, We are writing today to share news with you regarding Maine Cash Access (MCA). When MCA was formed in the year 2000, there were more than 16 community banks offering 230+ surcharge-free ATMs. Over the years, several banks have exited the alliance and today there are only 10 member banks with… Read more »

There is nothing more important to us than helping you manage your finances. To that end, we are excited to announce new, improved overdraft/nonsufficient funds terms for your NSB account(s) which will become effective October 3, 2022. It’s our hope and expectation that they will help reduce costly and regrettable overdraft fees. Please note these… Read more »

With the unsettling events unfolding in Europe, we would like to reassure and share with you what Norway Savings Bank is doing to keep your funds safe and secure. Norway Savings Bank’s IT infrastructure and systems are incredibly secure. Our experienced IT team constantly monitors, secures and tests all information security assets.  We also have… Read more »

While it’s likely that you access the internet nearly every single day, that doesn’t mean that you can let your guard down when it comes to your cybersecurity. It’s almost impossible to imagine life without electronic devices. How would you keep in touch with your friends, listen to music, watch movies, buy tickets, make payments,… Read more »

In 2020, Norway Savings Bank celebrated milestone anniversaries at four of our branches: Gorham – 15 years Congress Street, Portland – 20 years Topsham – 35 years Fryeburg – 45 years During normal years, we would have celebrated in person, but due to the pandemic, we decided to connect with our communities by providing support… Read more »

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $1.9 billion to… Read more »

In these times of crisis, fraudsters take advantage of the public’s fear, anxiety and uncertainty to step up their attempts to obtain sensitive, personal information, thereby allowing them to steal identities and, potentially, money. This week, we were made aware of a scam targeting Norway Savings Bank customers.  The fraudsters called various NSB customers saying… Read more »

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… Read more »

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,… Read more »