What’s the Difference Between Phishing, Smishing and Vishing?
Cybercrime is on the rise and with it are evolving methods that fraudsters use to steal from you. Phishing, smishing, and vishing are common scams that try to steal your money, personal info, or identity. Phishing is when fraudsters pose as a company you do business with or trust, like your bank, credit card company, …
Abington Bank Announces Strategic Retail Promotions to Support Continued Growth
Abington Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of two outstanding employees. Luis Figueroa was promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer at the bank’s 129 N. Main St., Randolph office, and Joao “John” Jatoba was promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer at the bank’s 497 Washington St., Stoughton office. Luis Figueroa, of Rockland, …
North Shore Bank Contributes $10,000 to the Peabody International Festival Committee
The committee for the 40th annual Peabody International Festival received a $10,000 contribution from North Shore Bank for their Title Sponsorship of this year’s event. This donation from North Shore Bank will be used to help offset the costs associated with the festival, which will be held on Sunday, September 7th. The International Festival is …
Zelle® Safety 101
April is financial literacy month and the perfect time to learn how to better manage your money and stay safe from scammers, especially when using convenient payment tools like Zelle®! Zelle® is a convenient way to send and receive money with friends, family, and others you trust. However, scammers often use Zelle® because money is …
Abington Bank to Host Two Free Shred Days
Abington Bank invites customers and members of the community to two free Shred Days at local offices. Events will be held from Noon to 3:00 p.m. (or until the truck is full) on the following dates and at the following locations. Saturday, April 12: Cohasset 3A office, 800 Chief Justice Cushing Highway Saturday, May 17: …
Hometown Mortgage offers homebuyer grant programs Available to low- and moderate-income homebuyers across New England
Hometown Mortgage, a division of bankESB, recently announced that four homeownership assistance programs will soon be available to lower-income homebuyers across Massachusetts and neighboring states. Hometown Mortgage has been selected to participate in three grant programs funded by FHLBank Boston. The Equity Builder Program provides grants of up to $25,000 to income-eligible, first-time homebuyers to …
North Shore Bank and Abington Bank Parent Wins 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award
Hometown Financial Group, the parent company of bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, and Hometown Mortgage, announced today it has earned the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award for the third time in four years. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that are dedicated …
North Shore Bank Announced as Lead Sponsor for LEAP for Education’s Annual Great Expectations Gala
North Shore Bank is proud to announce its continued support for LEAP for Education as the lead sponsor of the organization’s annual Great Expectations Gala. The bank has made a $15,000 contribution to the event, underscoring its dedication to empowering local youth and advancing educational opportunities in the North Shore community. LEAP for Education, a …
How to Protect Your Business from Wire Transfer Scams
The FTC reported that between 2000 and 2024, reports of fraud involving businesses nearly tripled and losses grew from $90 million to $501 million. Last year’s AFP® Payments Fraud and Control Survey Report showed that 80% of organizations were victims of payment fraud attacks or attempts in 2023. And, wire transfers were the most vulnerable …
Tax scams- the refund you don’t want to claim
Tax season is nearing its halfway point! As you gather what you need file, be on guard against tax scammers who could try to steal your refund or your personal information! At North Shore Bank and Abington Bank, we want to help protect you. Here’s some info on the latest tax scams and how to …
