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Beware of Black Friday Scams November 27, 2024 A Guide to Staying Safe During Holiday Shopping Black Friday stands out as a day of extraordinary deals and discounts, and while shoppers eagerly hunt for bargains, fraudsters are at work just as hard. During the Holiday season, fraudulent texts, emails, and ads targeting [...]

Beware of Malicious Text Scams September 13, 2024 A Guide to Staying Safe from Fraudulent Texts We have recently become aware of an increase in fraudulent texts targeting customers. These deceptive messages can be sophisticated and convincing, but we want to assure you that Bennington State Bank will never send texts to [...]

Beware of Phone Call Scams At Bennington State Bank, your financial security is our top priority. We have recently become aware of an increase in fraudulent calls and texts targeting customers. These deceptive messages can be sophisticated and convincing, but we want to assure you that Bennington State Bank will never ask [...]

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Protecting Seniors from Financial Scams June 25, 2024 June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a crucial time to bring our attention to the importance of protecting seniors from financial scams. Financial abuse is the fastest-growing form of elder abuse, and it’s our collective responsibility to safeguard [...]

Protect your business with Bennington State Bank's Positive Pay, an advanced system designed to significantly reduce your exposure to check fraud at NO CHARGE to you.  We understand the importance of safeguarding your assets and are committed to providing you with the best banking solutions and services to help protect [...]

Fake Check Scams Fake check scams are continuing to increase as scammers find new ways to convince individuals to deposit fraudulent checks in hopes of receiving money back before the individual realizes they have been scammed. Scammers may ask to receive these funds utilizing a variety of different currency exchanges. [...]

Tips to Avoid Fraud November 25, 2022 Fraud Prevention Bennington State Bank takes the protection of your personal information very seriously. We value your trust in us and understand that handling your personal information with care is one of our most important responsibilities. In an effort to [...]

Bennington State Bank ACH Newsletter March 22, 2022 ACH News and Updates If you are a business that originates ACH, the ACH Rules can feel overwhelming. However, it’s extremely important that you, as an Originator, understand and abide by the ACH Rules. Luckily, there are several ways [...]

Be suspicious of checks that have a low check number, as many bad checks come from bank accounts that are less than a year old. How to Avoid Bad Checks Easy tips to follow to avoid accepting bad checks Paper checks are less common than they used to [...]

To minimize the risk of fraud to your business, Bennington State Bank offers Positive Pay. Protect your business by catching fraud before it happens! Prevent check fraud with Positive Pay June 22, 2020 Check fraud is an ongoing issue and with Covid 19, fraud seems to [...]