Technology has improved the way we do business, but it has also made it easier for individuals to create realistic counterfeit and fictitious checks as well as false identification that can be used to defraud financial institutions and businesses. As a result, check forgeries, identity thefts, and other types of fraud are on the rise nationwide-such frauds are disruptive and costly.

At Boston Private Bank, the security of client information is extremely important. We endeavor to guard against unauthorized access to this information, and we are committed to helping clients take appropriate action to prevent fraud.

Resources for Individuals and Businesses

• Fraud Tips for Individuals
  
  
• Fraud Tips for Businesses
  
  
• Online Banking Security Tips (PDF)

Fraud/Scam Alerts:

• 02/16/10 - COUNTERFEIT CHECK SCHEMES TARGETING LAW FIRMS
  
  
• 02/01/10 - ATM Frauds In the News: How To Protect Yourself
  
  
• 01/13/10 - Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert
  
  
• 12/14/09 - Pop-Up Security Warnings Pose Threats
  
  
• 11/30/09 - Holiday Shopping Tips
  
  
• 11/18/09 - Spear Phishing E-Mails Target US Law Firms and Public Relations Firms
  
  
• 11/06/09 - Fraudulent Automated Clearing House (ACH) Transfers Connected to Malware and Work-at-Home Scams
  
  
• 10/27/09 - Fraudulent Email Alert