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There have been increased reports of banking customers becoming targets of fraud - specifically through phishing schemes. Since this type of fraud often begins with the customer and not the bank, we wanted to educate you on what to look out for so that you can best protect yourself.

1. We will NEVER contact you by phone, email or text message to ask for your ATM Card Number, Pin Number, or any other confidential customer or account information.

2. If you receive a suspicious phone call, message, or email, contact us immediately using the phone number on the back of your debit or credit card or printed on your statement.

The following fraudulent e-mail has recently been circulated. Please do not run the attachment and delete the e-mail immediately:

Dear Customer,

This e-mail was send by eastcoastcommunitybank.com to notify you that we have temporanly prevented access to your account.

We have reasons to beleive that your account may have been accessed by someone else. Please run attached file and Follow instructions

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