Ridgewood Savings Bank partners with 104th Precinct to fight bank fraud

The bank and police precinct team up to educate residents on common scams and fraud prevention

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Ridgewood Savings Bank (RSB) recently partnered with the 104th Precinct in New York City to host an event aimed at educating residents on how to avoid bank fraud. Officers from the precinct's Crime Prevention Division distributed materials covering common scams like gift card scams, ATM fraud, and impersonation attempts. RSB's branch manager and a universal banker joined the officers to provide financial literacy resources to the community.

Why it matters

Bank fraud and scams continue to be a major issue for New Yorkers, with ATM skimmers and phone scams ranking among the most common. By partnering with the local police precinct, RSB is taking proactive steps to help protect its customers and the broader community from financial crimes.

The details

At the event, 104th Precinct Police Officers Gonzalez and Bonilla from the Crime Prevention Division handed out materials covering common scams like gift card scams, ATM fraud, mailbox 'fishing,' check washing, jewelry theft scams, and impersonation attempts involving government agencies. RSB's Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President John Hennessey and Universal Banker Eva Marie Amrhein also participated in the outreach effort.

  • The event took place on February 13, 2026.

The players

Ridgewood Savings Bank (RSB)

A community bank founded by local business owners in 1921, Ridgewood Savings Bank is committed to providing trusted financial services and educating customers about fraud prevention.

104th Precinct

The New York City police precinct that partnered with Ridgewood Savings Bank on the fraud prevention event.

John Hennessey

Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President of Ridgewood Savings Bank.

Eva Marie Amrhein

Universal Banker at Ridgewood Savings Bank.

Officer Gonzalez

Crime Prevention Division officer from the 104th Precinct.

Officer Bonilla

Crime Prevention Division officer from the 104th Precinct.

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What they’re saying

“Knowledge is one of the most powerful ways to protect our community. As a community bank founded by local business owners in 1921, we believe educating our customers about fraud prevention is just as important as providing trusted financial services. We are proud to partner with the 104th Precinct to help our neighbors stay informed and safe.”

— John Hennessey, Branch Manager and AVP of Ridgewood Savings Bank (qns.com)

What’s next

The 104th Precinct and Ridgewood Savings Bank plan to continue hosting similar fraud prevention events in the future to reach more members of the local community.

The takeaway

This partnership between Ridgewood Savings Bank and the 104th Precinct demonstrates the importance of financial institutions and law enforcement working together to educate the public on common scams and fraud tactics. By proactively providing resources and information, they are empowering residents to protect themselves and their finances.