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What is Positive Pay and how can it help your business?  Positive pay is a powerful fraud prevention tool that safeguards businesses from losing money to counterfeit, altered, or duplicate checks. It verifies each check against a list of authorized payments, giving companies control, enhancing account security, reducing financial loss, [...]

Cybersecurity Habits to Build Into Your Routine Cybersecurity is no longer something to think about only when a problem arises. In 2026, staying secure online means building simple, repeatable habits that protect your money, identity, and personal information every day. A few intentional actions, done consistently, can dramatically reduce your risk. [...]

ACH Updates, Fraud Prevention, and New Payment Rules: What Your Business Needs to Know Stay informed and prepared — from understanding NOC and return codes to upcoming NACHA rule changes, fraud monitoring best practices, and the federal shift to electronic payments. BSB is here to help your business stay compliant, secure, and [...]

Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams This Tax Season At Bennington State Bank, your security is our priority. We’re committed to helping you stay informed and protected against fraud- especially during tax season, when phishing scams are on the rise. Scammers often pose as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to trick people into [...]

Maximizing Your Ag Banking and Wealth Solutions with Bennington State Bank At Bennington State Bank, we are your Trusted Ag Partner. At Bennington State Bank, we understand that running a farm or ranch comes with unique financial challenges and opportunities. Whether you're navigating the ups and downs of seasonal [...]

Beware of Black Friday Scams A Guide to Staying Safe During Holiday Shopping Black Friday stands out as a day of extraordinary deals and discounts, and while shoppers eagerly hunt for bargains, fraudsters are at work just as hard. During the Holiday season, fraudulent texts, emails, and ads targeting consumers increase. These [...]

Beware of Malicious Text Scams A Guide to Staying Safe from Fraudulent Texts We have recently become aware of an increase in fraudulent texts targeting customers. These deceptive messages can be sophisticated and convincing, but we want to assure you that Bennington State Bank will never send texts to ask for your [...]

Beware of Phone Call Scams At Bennington State Bank, your financial security is our top priority. We have recently become aware of an increase in fraudulent calls and texts targeting customers. These deceptive messages can be sophisticated and convincing, but we want to assure you that Bennington State Bank will never ask [...]

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Protecting Seniors from Financial Scams June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a crucial time to bring our attention to the importance of protecting seniors from financial scams. Financial abuse is the fastest-growing form of elder abuse, and it’s our collective responsibility to safeguard elderly loved ones [...]