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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is warning of an increase in Social Security benefits being fraudulently redirected. Fraudsters are obtaining personal information about benefit recipients via phone calls, emails, and other social engineering techniques. They then use this stolen personal information to open fraudulent “My Social Security” accounts online. Through the online accounts, they are able to update addresses, access statements, and change direct deposit information. The SSA encourages benefit recipients to:Never provide personal information when receiving unsolicited calls or emails Never agree to accept pre-paid debit cards or credit cards in another person’s name Never agree to send or wire money to […]

MVSB was recently awarded the 1st Annual Worksite Health Champion Award from the Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health (LRPPH).  The award was given on September 26th at LRPPH’s Annual Meeting in recognition of the Bank’s efforts to promote employee health and wellness. Lori Groleau, PHR Human Resources Generalist, Employment & Wellness, acts as steward of the MVSB Wellness Program and Chair of the Bank’s Wellness Committee – a group of employees that meet regularly to discuss and develop educational programs surrounding employee wellness.  “Our Wellness Committee members have truly made healthy living a cornerstone of our culture at MVSB,” said […]

Fall is a great time to get your lawn and gardens prepped for winter and to make sure your leaf and snow removal tools are in top shape. Protecting your landscaping from the harsh winter elements will help ensure a lush and beautiful lawn and garden in the Spring! MVSB and GenGold® can help you get your yard in shape for less this year. With over 450 local business partners, you’re sure to find the help and expertise you’ll need!  Check out these local deals:A Cut Above Landscaping, Meredith – 10% discount on first $750 of labor on any landscape project. B.P. Small Engine Repair, Ashland – […]

A Wolfeboro teen was able to pursue his passion for boat building over the summer with a little help from a scholarship from  MVSBfor the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Youth Boat Building School. Jacob Johnson was awarded the scholarship to attend a week-long class, during which he built a one-person plywood kayak. Students at the Youth Boat Building School are taught how to safely assemble boat-building kits using their hands, as well as a limited number of small power tools. At the end of each session, a special launching on Lake Wentworth is held to celebrate the students’ accomplishments. “We […]

The New Hampshire Banking Department has issued an alert warning individuals and institutions of the many spear phishing attempts by the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA). Spear Phishing is the fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by rerouting an individual to a fake website appearing to be legitimate. Perpetrators attempt to scam individuals by sending legitimate emails containing links to the fraudulent websites and by sending emails with attachments such as zip files, PDFs, and Word Documents that contain malicious content. The SEA has successfully attacked and compromised multiple high profile US […]

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our annual photo contest!  Selected photos will be included in the 2014 MVSB Community Calendar or on our website. The Community Calendar will be available free to the public beginning in late fall at each of our 11 offices across the Lakes Region. We received over 300 unique submissions from approximately 70 local and visiting photographers for this year’s contest, making narrowing down the selection quite a challenge.  “We always have such a wonderful response for this contest,” noted Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, Vice President and Marketing Officer at MVSB. “We really look for photos that capture […]

We are excited to launch a two-month education-themed Facebook contest, during which community members will have the opportunity to vote for a local school district to win a $3000 grant. Over the summer, we reached out local school administrators and asked how they could benefit from an additional $3000 in technology resources; their responses have been posted to our Facebook page. Now through October 31st, community members are encouraged to review the submissions and vote for the district they believe most deserves the grant! Eligible voters that place a vote prior to October 31, 2013 and provide their name and contact […]

Communities for Alcohol-and-Drug-free Youth (CADY) was selected as one of nineteen local non-profit agencies to receive a grant from the MVSB charitable fund in 2013. CADY will use this $5000 grant to support the LAUNCH Youth Entrepreneurship Program, an employment program serving the youth of the Newfound and Pemi-Baker Regions. CADY, Inc.’s LAUNCH Program is an innovative youth development program that combines workforce development training and substance abuse prevention strategies. Since its inception in 2005, the program has provided over 200 local youth with the education and skills needed to help them earn their first summer job and paycheck. Throughout the year-long […]

The dog days of summer are here along with great weather. Don’t miss the warm temperatures; it’s time to take advantage of getting into the water and being on the water! MVSB and GenGold® can help you enjoy water activities without spending a fortune. With over 450+ local business partners, there are lots of incentives for recreational fun. Check out these local deals:Central NH Divers, LLC, Meredith – 10% off retail scuba gear DaSilva Motorsports, Moultonborough – 10% discount on in-stock parts and accessories for Seadoo watercrafts & sport boats and Yamaha watercrafts Goodhue Marine, Inc., Moultonborough –10% discount on […]

We are pleased to announce the August selections for the MVSB Book of the Month Program at seven local libraries. The MVSB Book of the Month program seeks to foster the joy of reading and lifelong learning for people of all ages. MVSB donates funds to allow local libraries to purchase and promote books for adults and children. Participating libraries each receive an annual $500 donation to purchase two or more books each month to be displayed on their shelves as the MVSB Books of the Month. MVSB also supplies colorful displays designed to attract library patrons to these monthly […]