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Privacy and Security


Northway Bank is dedicated to protecting your privacy and keeping your financial information secure.


At a time when scams and identity theft are high, we give you a peace of mind.

Please note: Northway Bank will never call or e-mail you to ask for your Social Security number, account number, password or PIN. If you receive such a request, please report it by calling the Customer Service Center at 800-442-6666.

For information on current scams visit: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts.

Common Scams

Phishing, skimming, scamming. Here's how identity thieves operate.
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Avoiding ID Theft

Simple steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim.
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Reporting ID Theft

What to do if your identity is stolen.
Go to Reporting ID Theft

Password Management

Keep your passwords safe and protected.

Debit/ATM Card Protection

Learn about our free alerts to notify you of possible fraudulent activity.
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Privacy Policy

Here's how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
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Common Scams




Identity theft is the fraudulent use of a person's identifying information. Identity thieves seek to open lines of credit or bank accounts, write checks or obtain loans in the name of other people by stealing personal information like Social Security numbers, birth dates and account numbers.



Fraudsters use email, phone calls or text messages, pretending to be financial institutions or companies, to get you to reveal your personal information or to spread malware onto electronic devices.
  • Do not reply to requests for your personal or financial information. A legitimate business will not contact you to ask for such information
  • Do not click on links or attachments within a phishing email
  • Verify contact by calling the business using the phone number that is publicly listed.



Scammers will pose as a computer technician to try to gain access to your computer or to obtain payments for fraudulent services. You might receive a phone call from one of these scammers or you might receive a pop-up message on your computer. They indicate that a virus or other malware has been detected on your computer and provide you with steps to fix the ‘problem’.
  • Do not click on any links
  • Do not give control of your computer
  • Do not provide personal or financial information, including account numbers.



Wire transfer scams come in many varieties. In each case a fraudster will communicate with the victim, gain their trust, provide them with illegitimate funds and instructions to quickly wire some or all the money to another bank account. After the money has been wired, the victim typically gets notice that the funds were bad, resulting in a loss. Some examples of wire transfer scams are listed below.
  • Lottery scams – premise is a check to pay for taxes
  • Sweetheart or online dating scams
  • Work from home scams
  • Overpayment or Craig’s List scams.



ID thieves steal credit/debit card numbers by using a special storage device when processing your card. Read more about protecting yourself from card skimming.



Fraudsters purchase phone numbers similar to financial institution phone numbers. They count on customers misdialing the phone number and attempt to gain personal private information. Sometimes they say that the customer has won a prize to entice them into providing this private information.



OnGuard Online - Provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer and protect your personal information.













Avoiding ID Theft




  • Monitor your credit report for accuracy. You're allowed to order a free copy from each of the major credit bureaus once per year. Obtain yours by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com or calling 877-322-8228.
  • Shred documents that contain account numbers and other personal information.
  • Do not respond to telephone or online solicitations for personal information unless you initiated the contact. Northway Bank will never call or email you to ask for your Social Security number, account number, password or PIN. If you receive such a request, please report it by calling customer service at 800-442-6666.
  • Review your bank and credit card statements and immediately report any unfamiliar charges.
  • Contact Northway Bank if you do not receive your monthly statement in the mail. It may mean that the statement has been diverted by an identity thief. Better yet, use Online Banking to securely review your statements online.
  • Bank online with confidence. Northway Bank uses current technology to protect your accounts.
  • When buying from online merchants, be sure the web address starts with "https" and look for a small picture of an unbroken key or closed lock. These symbols verify that the site is secure.
  • Protect your PINs and passwords. Avoid using easily available information, such as your mother's maiden name, your birth date, the last four digits of your Social Security number or your phone number.
  • Do not give out your Social Security number unless absolutely necessary. Other types of identifiers are often acceptable – just ask.
As added protection, Northway Bank uses sophisticated fraud detection software to monitor transactions for suspicious activity.





































Reporting ID Theft




An identity thief can use your information to open accounts or apply for credit in your name. If you believe that you are a victim of identity theft, you can begin by taking the following steps. Identity thieves can work quickly; we recommend taking these steps immediately.

  1. Contact each of the three major credit bureaus and place a “credit freeze” or “security freeze” on your information with each bureau.
  2. Place an “Alert” on your credit report with one of the three major credit bureaus above. When an “Alert” is placed using one of the above bureaus, that bureau will inform the other two.
  3.  Obtain and review a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit Bureaus. These can be obtained directly through the three credit bureaus above, or, at https://www.annualcreditreport.com.
  4. Place a “freeze” on your ChexSystems report. ChexSystems is commonly used by banks and credit unions when opening a deposit account.
  5. Request a free copy of your ChexSystems report.
  6. Place a “credit freeze” on your NCTUE (National Consumer Telecom & Utilities Exchange) report.
  7. Contact each lender or bank that appears on any of the above credit bureau or ChexSystems reports with an “inquiry” or unrecognized account. State that you believe that you are possibly a victim of identity theft.
  8. File a Police Report.
  9. Visit IdentityTheft.gov to report your identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission and get a personal recovery plan. You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission's identity theft hotline at (877) 438-4338.





































Password Management




At Northway Bank, we go above and beyond to secure and protect our customers' information. Part of what makes this effective is for you to keep your passwords safe and protected:
  • Keep your passwords in a secure place and out of plain view
  • Passwords should not be easy to guess (such as a pet's name, favorite sport, sequential numbers or letters)
  • Don't share your passwords on the Internet, over email or on the phone. Do not enter your password with someone watching. Keep in mind, Northway Bank will never ask for your password.
  • Use passwords that have at least eight characters - the longer the password, the better
  • Use upper and lower case letters, include numbers and symbols (like !@#$%^&*)
  • Avoid common words: some hackers use programs that can try every word in the dictionary
  • Don't use your personal information or your login name
  • Change your passwords on a regular basis, every 45 days is ideal
  • Use a different password for every account
  • Use two-factor authentication when available - in addition to a username and password, it would include a challenge question





































Debit/ATM Card Protection

Your debit/ATM card transactions are monitored 24/7 for potential fraud using state-of-the-art intelligence technology and skilled fraud experts. We review your account activity and identify transactions that appear to be out of the ordinary, such as purchases in foreign countries, travel outside of your home area, or multiple transactions that seem atypical, such as simultaneous charges from two geographic regions.

All debit and ATM cardholders are automatically enrolled in our free alert system.
Here’s how it works:
  • When potential fraud is detected, you will receive an email notification, with the option to reply with “fraud” or “no fraud.”
  • If no response is received, one minute after the email, you will receive a text alert, which has a “fraud” or “no fraud” option.
  • If no response is received, you will receive automatic phone calls to confirm or deny fraud. The calls will also give the option of speaking to a fraud analyst.
Remember: We will never ask for your PIN or account number.

The phone number for our Fraud Center is 800-237-8990. If you add this number to your phone contacts and label it “Fraud Center,” it will display on your phone whenever you get a call from this number. 

If you plan to travel outside the area, please call us at 800-442-6666 in advance so we can note your travel plans and ensure uninterrupted use of your card.

Please call us at 800-442-6666 if you have any questions about potential fraud.
 









































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