Alden State Bank

Scams are in full swing this holiday season. Think you can outsmart a scammer? Take the #BanksNeverAskThat quiz from the American Bankers Association to find out: bit.ly/2Dt8bCD Member FDIC.

Happy What’s the Word Wednesday! Today’s phrase is Zelle! Pronounced like the animal Ga-Zelle, Zelle, is a fast, safe and easy way to send money to someone you know and trust using your Alden State Bank mobile banking app or online banking account. Splitting a gift for Christmas but don’t have cash on you? Use Zelle, to give that person you trust the money now! For more information, see: https://www.aldenstate.com//account-servi/zelle/index.html Member FDIC.

Lost amid the hoopla of Black Friday, online shopping deals, turkey, and yellow & orange zones is that tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. Please #shopsmall and support your local small businesses, many of which have struggled this year. Small businesses are the backbone of the local economy and employ many of our friends and neighbors. Member FDIC

Recently there has been an uptick in fraudsters trying to get your personal information via email, phone calls and/or texts. We encourage our customers to make sure the person you are speaking to is a member of the Alden State Bank. Double check the number the representative is calling from and know we will NEVER ask for personal information over email or text messages. When in doubt call back into the bank at 716-937-3381. Stay safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving! Member FDIC.