South Shore Savings Bank has been notified that a number of our customers’ SSSB Debit MasterCards may be among those exposed to a possible compromise as a result of a breach of a merchant’s computer network. We are contacting the affected customers. To ensure our customers’ financial well being, we are issuing new SSSB Debit MasterCards and PIN numbers to those affected by this situation.
 
In the interim, South Shore Savings Bank will continue to monitor these accounts for unusual activity. South Shore Savings Bank stresses that customers closely monitor activity of the checking account associated with their card and notify the Bank immediately if they suspect a problem with their account. To monitor their account for recent activity, we recommend that they utilize online banking at www.sssb.com or telephone banking at 781-335-7512.
 
Customers will not be held liable for any unauthorized charges that appear on their accounts, and are urged to notify the bank’s Customer Information Center at 781-682-3715 immediately if they suspect a problem with the checking account associated with their SSSB Debit MasterCard. 
 
South Shore Savings Bank regrets any inconvenience caused by this situation, and assures our customers that we will continue to do everything possible to protect and safeguard their financial security, which is our highest priority.