Report Fraud and Scams
If you find yourself a victim of financial fraud or theft, we have gathered information on where and how to report the suspicious activity.
We also encourage you to contact North Brookfield Savings Bank immediately to report any fraud or scams by calling 866-711-6272 or by visiting any branch location. We are always here to help.
Identity Theft
| Organization to Notify | Website | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission | IdentityTheft.gov | 1-877-438-4338 |
Mail Fraud
| Organization to Notify | Website | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Postal Inspection Service | postalinspectors.uspis.gov | 1-800-275-8777 |
| Massachusetts Attorney General's Office | mass.gov | 1-617-727-8400 |
Internet Fraud
| Organization to Notify | Website | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission | ftccomplaintassistant.gov | 1-202-326-2222 |
| Massachusetts Attorney General's Office | mass.gov | 1-617-727-8400 |
| FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) | ic3.gov |
Email Scams
To report phishing or spoofing
| Organization to Notify | Website or Email | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission | Forward the spam email to spam@uce.gov | 1-202-326-2222 |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | ic3.gov | |
| Company Affected | Forward the spam email to the company that is being spoofed |
Telephone Fraud
| Organization to Notify | Website | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission | ftccomplaintassistant.gov | 1-202-326-2222 |
| Massachusetts Attorney General's Office | mass.gov | 1-617-727-8400 |
Social Security Fraud
| Organization to Notify | Website | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General | socialsecurity.gov | 1-800-269-0271 |
Elder Financial Exploitation
| Organization to Notify | Website | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| The National Elder Fraud Hotline | Toll Free 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311) |
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| Mass.gov Elder Abuse Hotline | mass.gov/report-elder-abuse | 1-800-922-2275 |
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