Aviella Abramchuk

Tech support scammers try to steal money and sensitive information by tricking individuals into believing their computer or device has a serious issue, such as a virus or system failure. Here are five things know about tech scams in 2025. Scams are evolving with AI. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed many industries, but unfortunately, it …

The FBI and other federal government agencies are warning consumers about a “Gold Bar” government impersonation scam that has bilked Americans out of millions of dollars. The bank is aware of several cases of this scheme taking place locally. We’re providing this Fraud Alert to help you remain on-guard and protect yourselves. How The Scam …

Hometown Mortgage, our mortgage company, recently announced it had helped more than 50 low- and moderate-income families across Massachusetts and neighboring states buy homes through securing nearly $1.5 million in grants from homeownership programs in 2025. Hometown Mortgage helped borrowers secure more than $1 million in grants from three programs funded by FHLBank Boston. The …

Did you know that older adults lost more money to fraud in 2024 than any other age group? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that victims in their 60s lost more than $1.18 billion to fraud! Most of that was through imposter scams, investment scams, and romance scams. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and …

Have you ever received an urgent text message or email from your boss that required immediate attention? Most people have, which is why fraudsters are posing as your boss to steal money or sensitive information about you or your company. What is a boss impersonation scam? The scam begins with a simple text message, claiming …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, has announced a generous $125,000 five-year commitment to the Quincy College Foundation to establish a scholarship partnership that will expand access to higher education for local students. This philanthropic investment will support annual scholarships for Quincy College students, helping to reduce financial barriers and promote academic success. …

North Shore Bank is thrilled to be hosting an event for local businesses to learn about important business banking solutions on Wednesday, June 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at their 140 Brimbal Ave., Beverly office. Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend a free educational event to explore a wide range of …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, is proud to announce a $60,000, two-year commitment to NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to affordable housing and community development across Southern Massachusetts. This grant will provide $30,000 annually over the next two years to support NeighborWorks Housing Solutions’ critical work in housing development, …

The Board of Directors of North Shore Bank is pleased to announce Michael R. Wheeler as the new president and chief executive officer of North Shore Bank. Mr. Wheeler succeeds Kevin M. Tierney, Sr., who will be transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman, continuing to contribute his strategic insight and leadership to the bank. …

Hometown Financial Group, Inc. (“Hometown”), the holding company for bankESB, bankHometown, and North Shore Bank (including its Abington Bank division), and CFSB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: CFSB), the holding company for Colonial Federal Savings Bank, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement in which Hometown will acquire CFSB and …