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Wondering how to keep your money and identity safe? One of the best ways to protect yourself is by using strong, memorable words or phrases for your passwords. Avoid common words and character combinations, use longer passwords, don’t reuse your passwords across different accounts, and use two-factor authentication when available. And never, ever share your password…
Did you know: Chelsea Groton’s security team sees check and ACH fraud on a daily basis. In most cases, business account holders only have 24 hours to catch and report unauthorized transactions to the bank to avoid liability for the loss, making it more important than ever to have added protections and eyes on your…
Online scams aren’t so scary when you know what to look for. And at Chelsea Groton Bank, we’re committed to helping you spot them. We’ve joined with the American Bankers Association and banks across the country in a nationwide effort to fight phishing—one scam at a time. We want every bank customer to become a…
Want to keep an eye on your accounts in real-time to track spending, see if balances peak or drop, receive notifications when bills are due, when purchases are made outside of set geographies or merchant types, and even monitor for fraud? Chelsea Groton has multiple tools to help! Here are a few ways to keep tabs…
Recently, Chelsea Groton Bank has been made aware of several instances of fraudulent activity. An individual will apply for a new job, loan, or scholarship and in the process is sent a fraudulent check via email. The individual is then asked to deposit or cash the check and send some of the money back to…
While “the most wonderful time of the year” has many wonderful parts, it’s important to stay vigilant in order to keep you and your family safe from scammers. NEVER provide your personal or business information, personal identification numbers (PINs) or passwords to anyone, even if the person claims to be from Chelsea Groton Bank. Remember,…
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, “the number of data breaches publicly reported so far this year has already exceeded the total for 2020, putting 2021 on track for a record year”. With cyber scams on the rise, and businesses losing hard-earned money as a result, we’ve compiled several ways to stay ahead of cyber threats. Watch…
Among the many business banking solutions that Chelsea Groton offers businesses of all sizes, Positive Pay enables businesses or organizations to upload a file of issued checks to the Bank each day that checks are written. As checks are presented for payment, they are matched to the list of uploaded checks to ensure that all…
Chelsea Groton recently implemented a new wiring system, which complements our online Wire Transfer Service, to provide business customers with an efficient, streamlined and secure experience when sending and receiving wires. Improved EfficienciesThrough Chelsea Groton’s online Wire Transfer Service, business customers are able to submit wires directly within online banking, rather than manually sending a…
In our current environment, business owners are exploring new and convenient ways to do their banking. In a time of social distancing, businesses are trying to minimize contact whenever possible which can present some challenges when considering how business is usually done. As a result, business owners have turned to Chelsea Groton to learn how…
