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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 April 2, 2025 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 [...]

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 November 27, 2024 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 [...]

Beware of Malicious Text Scams September 13, 2024 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 [...]

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 25, 2024 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 [...]

Protect your business with Bennington State Bank's Positive Pay, an advanced system designed to significantly reduce your exposure to check fraud at NO CHARGE to you.  We understand the importance of safeguarding your assets and are committed to providing you with the best banking solutions and services to help protect [...]

Fake Check Scams Fake check scams are continuing to increase as scammers find new ways to convince individuals to deposit fraudulent checks in hopes of receiving money back before the individual realizes they have been scammed. Scammers may ask to receive these funds utilizing a variety of different currency exchanges. [...]

Tips to Avoid Fraud November 25, 2022 Fraud Prevention Bennington State Bank takes the protection of your personal information very seriously. We value your trust in us and understand that handling your personal information with care is one of our most important responsibilities. In an effort to [...]