Common Questions

Q: What is Phishing? 
When someone goes Phishing they are trying to deceive users with a faked email or website so that they can gain personal or financial information.

 

Q: What is a spoofed email? 
spoofed email is one that appears to have come from a legitimate business, when in fact, the origin is that of a scam artist. The address of the sender is usually very similar to that of a trusted source.

   

Q: Should I report a spoofed email or website? 
Bangor Savings Bank will never send you an email or Web link requesting your personal or account information. Should you receive such an email or discover a suspicious website that claims to represent Bangor Savings Bank, please contact our Customer Care Center at 1.877.Bangor1 (1.877.226.4671).

   

Q: What is identity theft? 
Identity theft occurs when someone else uses your personal information to open a bank account, acquire a credit card or engage in other fraudulent acts.

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