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Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 26-30. Resolve to protect your identity this New Year by limiting what you share online and avoid oversharing personal details. Did you know that nine out of 10 consumers have had their personal information exposed online? One of the most common ways that fraudsters can steal your information is …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 26-30. Resolve to protect your identity this New Year by checking your bank statements and credit report regularly to catch errors or unfamiliar unauthorized transactions. Protect yourself from fraud before it strikes. Set a goal to monitor your account statements or activity regularly so you can spot errors and …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 26-30, 2026. Resolve to protect your identity this New Year by staying educated on the latest scams so you know what to look out for. According to Experian, AI scams, imposter scams, phishing scams, and romance scams topped the list of scams in 2025. But the methods that fraudsters …

You check your phone while waiting in line for coffee and see an alert for a bank charge you don’t recognize. Your stomach drops. You haven’t lost your card or shared your information. So, how did this happen? For thousands of people each year, identity theft doesn’t start with a dramatic breach of data; it …

Hometown Financial Group, the multibank holding company for bankESB, bankHometown, and North Shore Bank, and its Abington Bank and Colonial Federal Savings Bank divisions, announced the appointment of H. Scott Sanborn as its new executive vice president, chief commercial banking officer. Sanborn brings 36 years of banking experience to the role, along with a strong …

North Shore Bank recently announced that Colonial Federal Savings Bank has officially joined the North Shore Bank family, uniting two long-standing community banks with a shared dedication to local investment, exceptional customer service, and meaningful community impact. This partnership brings together two institutions deeply rooted in their communities, expanding resources and enhancing the shared mission …

North Shore Bank is proud to announce a $25,000 contribution to the Cabot Performing Arts Center in support of its newly opened Stageside Lounge, a modern and inviting space designed to elevate the theater-going experience for patrons of The Cabot. The Stageside Lounge, unveiled during a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by representatives from North Shore …

In 2024, consumers lost nearly $3 billion to imposter scams. An imposter scam occurs when a fraudster pretends to be a representative of an organization you trust and tricks you into sending money, providing sensitive personal information, or allowing remote access to your computer. Scammers can be convincing and may even have some of your …

Michael Wheeler, president and CEO of Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, announced that the bank’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign raised $54,600 for the 13 local food pantries that participated in this fifth annual fundraising drive. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors appeal is part of the bank’s charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, which …

Michael Wheeler president and CEO of North Shore Bank announced that the bank’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign raised $44,000 for the 11 local food pantries that participated in this second annual fundraising drive. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors appeal is part of the bank’s charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment to …