Consider this: You are shopping on Facebook marketplace and come across a high-end gaming console for only $250, well below the $500 retail value. You reach out to the seller, and they explain that it was recently purchased, but they need to sell some things to prepare to relocate. Then the seller explains that they are in another state at the moment but would be happy to ship it. They are getting lots of inquiries so it is best to move quickly if you want it. They ask for the $250 via a payment app and explain that they will […]
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True Love Doesn’t Come with Strings Attached
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day with flowers and chocolates, remember that not all roses are without thorns. According to the Federal Trade Commission, millions of people fall victim to online romance scams each year – and they can be some of the most emotionally and financially devastating. Fraudsters easily use stolen and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images to create online dating or social media profiles of celebrities, doctors, military personnel and more. They spark up virtual relationships, quickly putting themselves in a position to ask for money and pull at the heartstrings of their targets. Some romance scammers converse with their […]
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Sunipa ‘Toon’ Devito Promoted to Oversee MVSB Moultonborough Office
We are excited to announce that Sunipa “Toon” Devito has been promoted to oversee the our Moultonborough Office as Branch & Business Development Manager. In this role, she will support the location’s customers, employees and community involvement initiatives. “Toon brings enthusiasm and genuine care to every customer interaction and she has been well regarded by our customers in our local communities as she has grown in her role,” said Jill White, MVSB Regional Vice President. “Moultonborough is home for Toon and we are confident she will go above and beyond to maintain the high level of leadership and support our […]
Sue Smulski Joins MVSB to Lead Exeter Branch Office
We are proud to welcome Sue Smulski as Branch & Business Development Manager to lead the Exeter office at 2 Meeting Place Drive. In this role, she will support customers, employees, businesses and expand on community involvement initiatives. The Exeter office recently opened its doors in July 2024. “We are thrilled to have Sue join the team, and her vast bank management and customer service experience will serve us well as we look to grow and support the wonderful community of Exeter,” said Jim Carrigan, MVSB Regional Vice President. “We hope everyone will stop in to meet this great team […]
MVSB Donates $10,000 to Support Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park in North Conway
Fundraising and planning for the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park in North Conway began in 2017 with Caren and Anna Peare to honor the memory of Kevin Peare, a Conway native who passed away that same year. Since then, the skate park’s Board of Directors and Committee have been diligently working to raise needed funds to construct the community asset. Caren and Anna’s dream came one step closer to fruition when the nonprofit reached a $50,000 fundraising goal to qualify for a federal matching grant. That news came as a surprise when Caren appeared on Mt. Washington Valley Radio’s Magic 104 and […]
MVSB Fund Awards Grants to 42 Local Nonprofits
The MVSB Fund at New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded $114,933 to 42 local nonprofit organizations. This includes $96,183 granted to 27 local agencies and $18,750 distributed to 15 local food pantries to help address food insufficiency in the Bank’s communities. The grants are in addition to MVSB’s contributions throughout the year in the form of donations, sponsorships, scholarships and volunteer efforts by employees. Since 1997, the MVSB Fund has awarded annual grant-based contributions to nonprofit organizations that enrich and improve the quality of lives of residents in the Bank’s service areas. In that time, the program has awarded 568 […]
Customers Receiving Fake Fraud Alerts
Our fraud mitigation team has received several phone calls today from customers who are receiving scam texts stating “Unusual Sign In Detected.” The message askes the recipient to respond YES or NO. If a response is sent, the customer then receives a phone call from a fraudster who will try to gather personal information such as online banking user names and passwords, text codes to change your online banking password or other personal information, such as account numbers, social security numbers, etc. Remember: Even if a call or text looks like it’s coming from your bank, it may be a […]
MVSB’s Mitten Tree Program Brings Warmth and Nourishment to Local Communities
With the support and generosity of local community members, MVSB collected 1,933 mittens, hats, gloves and scarves during their annual Mitten Tree drive. The Bank has matched the contribution with $2 per item – a total of $3,866 that will be split between 11 local nonprofits addressing childhood food insufficiency. MVSB’s tradition of gathering cold-weather items each winter began over four decades ago in 1979. Each year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, the Bank collects donations that are displayed on “Mitten Trees” at every MVSB branch office. At the end of the drive, the items are distributed by the branches […]
Deb Sturgeon Promoted to MVSB Branch & Business Development Manager in Center Harbor
Debra “Deb” Sturgeon has been promoted to oversee the MVSB Center Harbor Office as Branch and Business Development Manager. In this role, she will support the location’s customers, employees and community involvement initiatives. Deb previously served as Branch Services Supervisor at the same location and takes the place of Marc Fils-Aime, who recently transitioned to oversee a branch office at MVSB’s sister bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank. “Deb has been serving MVSB customers for over 25 years and is well regarded by her staff, customers and community – making her a wonderful choice for this role,” said Jill White, MVSB Regional […]
