Small business owners in Southern Maine face a surge in bank impersonation scams leading to theft of funds.

Small business owners in Southern Maine are facing a surge in scams where fraudsters impersonate bank representatives. Victims, like Amy Kelly, are tricked into sharing their computer screens under the pretense of suspicious account activity, leading to theft of funds. The Federal Trade Commission recorded over 1,000 such incidents in Maine in 2023. The FDIC offers protective tips to help businesses safeguard against these scams.

September 23, 2024
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