Banks Report Seniors Targeted in Shutdown-Related Scam

Please be aware that some Massachusetts banks are reporting that their customers are experiencing an attempted fraud, possibly related to the government shutdown.

Seniors in Massachusetts are receiving phone calls and being told that their Medicare direct deposits will be stopped unless they supply their personal bank information for verification. This phishing fraud may be effective because of concerns about a possible government default stopping their payments.

As a reminder our customers that Seamen’s Bank does not need to verify any account information, and that you should report any such suspicious requests to your branch immediately upon receiving such a phone call or email.