Hook, Line, and Sinker: How to Avoid Phishing and Smishing Scams
Posted On: July 1, 2023 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Education, Fraud Tips, General
Hook, Line, and Sinker: How to Avoid Phishing and Smishing Scams
Today, we're diving into the treacherous waters of phishing and smishing scams. First, what is phishing and smishing?
Phishing: the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages claiming to be from reputable companies in order to persuade individuals to reveal personal information, such as login credentials and credit card numbers.
Smishing: the fraudulent...
Checklist to Protect Yourself & Your Information
Posted On: February 1, 2023 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Fraud Tips, General
Checklist to Protect Yourself & Your Information
With each passing month, our fraud department sees more fraud and scams that negatively impact members and their money. While we try to constantly remind members to watch their account statements and take ownership of personal cyber security, it’s not always easy to spot a scam before it happens.
We’ve put together a simple checklist of items to help protect yourself and your information all year...
Trending Scams: BIG RETAILER FRAUDSTERS ON THE RISE
Posted On: September 9, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE, Fraud Tips, General
Trending Scams: BIG RETAILER FRAUDSTERS ON THE RISE
Fraud and Scams continue to cost consumers millions and millions of dollars, every day. As a way to help educate members and prevent you from falling victim to these scams, we are providing this blog to illustrate the latest trends and tendencies that we see members fall victim to.
Fake Retailer Scams
This scheme isn’t something new, but one we’ve...
CRYPTO SCAMS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Posted On: February 25, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE News, Education, Fraud Tips, General
With cryptocurrency on the rise, there were bound to be scams that popped up regarding this topic eventually, and they are definitely here. In this newest scam, scammers ask people to pay with cryptocurrency.
How it works: you may get a call from someone pretending to be from the government, law enforcement, or a local utility company (a common imposter scam red flag). Or, maybe you fall for a romantic relationship online, or someone calls to say you’ve won the...
Watching out for Seasonal Scams
Posted On: November 10, 2021 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Education, Fraud Tips, General
As the holidays approach, scammers and fraudsters kick their efforts into overdrive. They like to prey on the giving spirit of the season and if you’re not careful, you could take a bigger financial hit than what you plan on spending on your holiday shopping list. Familiarize yourself with a few of the top holiday scams that pop up every year around this time and how to avoid them:
Gift Card Scams
The Gift Card Scam is one of the most...
Ways to Identify a Scam Call
Posted On: September 21, 2021 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE News, Fraud Tips
When it comes to unknown numbers calling your home or mobile device, most of us just let it go to voicemail to see if it’s a legitimate call or a possible scam call. We want to remind you of the best practices to keep you, and your financial and/or personal information safe.
If something seems too good to be true, it may be. Recognizing the following red flags may help you avoid falling victim to fraud or a scam:
They prey on urgency or fear and you are...Watching out for Summer scams
Posted On: May 7, 2021 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE, CSE News, Fraud Tips, General
Although many of us take vacations or breaks through the Summer season, fraudsters work all year long. During the Summer months, there are some specific scams to watch for along with typical scams we see all year long.
The Home Repair Scam
This time of year, home improvements seem to take over. In some cases, those home improvements start with or include a repair person…and fraudsters know this. This type of scheme typically begins with...
Don't Fall for the Romance Scam
Posted On: February 5, 2021 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE News, Fraud Tips
The romance scam is one of the most common scams that we see at the credit union, but at times, is one of the most difficult to convince members that they are falling victim to. Millions of people each year turn to dating sites or social media to meet people. Don’t feel embarrassed if this hits home. Rather, consider evaluating red flags if this story sounds all-too-familiar.
There are a few red flags you will quickly notice if you’re involved in a romance...
SAFETY AT THE ATM
Posted On: August 11, 2020 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Education, Fraud Tips, General
Using an ATM may be an indispensable convenience, but is it safe? In nearly every scenario, the answer is yes! ATMs have been used successfully by hundreds of millions of people over three decades: Millions of ATM transactions take place daily without incident, which is great news for ATM users. But, there are always things to watch for to make your ATM experiences safer.
SAFETY
There is no such thing as too much safety when using an ATM - it’s important...
Fraud Protection from CSE
Posted On: July 21, 2020 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Debit & Credit Cards, Education, Fraud Tips, General
No matter how vigilant you may be with keeping your financial records secure, thieves still seem to find a way to gain and use your card information to make unauthorized purchases. It can happen at the grocery store, the gas station, an ATM, or any other merchant you visit. It can even happen online on unsecured websites – and it can happen to you.
At CSE Federal Credit Union, we are committed to keeping our members’ personal information and assets safe while...