• Be Vigilant - Always be suspicious when you receive unsolicited emails, phone calls, or messages requesting personal and/or financial information. Do not click on links in emails or messages that look suspicious and never enter your username and password into websites that are unfamiliar or don’t match your typical login url.   
• Conduct Due Diligence - When transferring funds, call or visit the company's official website to check the legitimacy of the sender requesting the wire transaction. When transferring to an individual you know, call them to ensure the account information you received via electronic communication matches with their information.
• Slow Down - Scammers work hard to lull people into a false sense of security, so they don’t take the time to scrutinize requests. They will often pressure you to complete a transfer within a short time period.  Always slow down, review the sender’s email address and information for irregularities, and when in doubt don’t transfer funds.

You work hard for your money, don't become a victim of someone else's greed. At Skowhegan Savings, our online and mobile banking platform gives you peace of mind knowing your financial information is secured with cutting-edge encryption.  Remember, when making a wire transfer, Be Vigilant, Conduct Due Diligence, and Slow Down.