The Bath State Bank

IMPORTANT NEWS! FRAUD EMAIL REPORTED ON APRIL 4th:
   We are receiving reports of phishing emails being sent from what appears to be a NetTeller email address customer _service @cm.netteller.com with the subject line of NetTeller Watch Notice. These are "Phishing emails" trying to get customers to click on the embedded NetTeller access link. These emails are not coming from NetTeller. Please advise, if you receive an email, NOT to clink on the link. It is recommended to permanently delete the email.


SEARCHING FOR A BASIC CHECKING ACCOUNT?
   Need a Basic Checking account? We have one with "no minimum balance," a free monthly statement and images of your checks, free online banking and phone teller and much more. Check out our Checking Account area for details.

DIRECT PART OF YOUR PAYCHECK/BENEFITS STRAIGHT TO YOUR ACCOUNT FOR FREE:
   Our Direct Deposit moves your $$ electronically. You don't have to mail or drive your check to the Bank. Try it . . . you'll like it. Ask us for the simple form today!

EMAIL SCAMS:
   The Federal Reserve Bank has confirmed that there currently are fraudulent emails circulating claiming to be a public service announcement jointly distributed by the Federal Reserve Banks in collaboration with the Internet Crime Compliant Center and the National White Collar Crime Center. The email message encourages financial institutions and their employees to visit a rouge website to download the “announcement.” These are fraudulent emails! Although these emails are being circulated to financial institutions and their employees, we wanted you to be aware of it in the event they begin targeting you, our customer. Do not click on any of the links or forward to other recipients. If you receive such emails, please let us know.

CONSUMER WARNING:
   Fake check scams have become more prevalent as online auction sites and classified ads have gained popularity. Bath State Bank wants to educate customers by exposing the scam and offering tips to avoid becoming a victim. There are many variations of the fake check scam, to read more, please click here.

Important Disclosure Regarding Deposit Insurance on Noninterest-bearing Transaction Accounts:
   Notice of Changes in Temporary FDIC Insurance Coverage for Transaction Accounts: All funds in a “noninterest-bearing transaction account” are insured in full by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from December 31, 2010, through December 31, 2012. This temporary unlimited coverage is in addition to, and separate from, the coverage of at least $250,000 available to depositors under the FDIC's general deposit insurance rules. The term “noninterest-bearing transaction account” includes, please click here for more information.

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