Shopping for a car online has never been easier. But unfortunately, neither have scams. Law enforcement agencies across the country are warning consumers about a sophisticated fraud scheme involving fake auto dealers who lure buyers in with spoofed online ads and cloned dealership websites. These scams are designed to look legitimate, often featuring attractive pricing,...Read More

Written by Jean Chatzky A guide for protecting your credit and personal data against data breaches. Do one thing: If you think you’re a victim of fraud and haven’t already put your credit on ice, contact the three main credit reporting agencies and freeze your credit. You won’t regret it. Protecting Your Financial Accounts National news...Read More

You pull into a parking lot, grab the last open spot, and see a QR code right in front of you. Perfect! You scan it to pay, but the website that pops up looks shady and full of ads. You close it and find the official payment machine instead. Smart move — because when it...Read More

Have you ever been asked to enter your credit union account login information, such as your member number and passcode, into a third-party website or app? This is different from authorizing an ACH payment. In this case, you are linking your account so that the third party has direct access to it. The site might...Read More

Late last night, one of our members got a jarring alert from the credit union’s Credit Sense tool:Someone had just run a credit check on him. Odd. That sinking feeling set in almost instantly. What was going on? He hadn’t applied for credit anywhere. He opened the credit union mobile app, tapped “View Credit Score,”...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea A new Gmail scam is on the rise. The rise of artificial intelligence also means the rise of AI-based scams. The most recent example is one targeting Gmail users. Here’s what you need to know if you use the Google Mail system. Scammers Goal This Gmail scam is basic: A scammer...Read More

Drivers across the U.S. are being hit with fraudulent text messages claiming to be from toll operators like E-ZPass. These messages threaten fines for unpaid tolls and aim to steal personal and financial information. Security experts warn that these scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, driven by new phishing tools. Recently, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation...Read More

If you are like many, no matter how much we learn about text scams, when you get the one that says, for example: “Credit Union Alert: Did you attempt a wire transfer of $4,690.00? Reply YES or NO” my stomach drops, my adrenaline surges, as I scramble to deny the transaction. But will denying the...Read More

Unfortunately, check fraud is on the rise! Fraudsters steal checks from mailboxes (personal and USPS), alter them, and then cash them.  When you can, try to make payments electronically with bill pay or Zelle®. If you do write a check, take these steps to protect yourself: Use blue or black gel ink, as it soaks...Read More

The holidays are here, and unfortunately the scammers are out in full force. Here are 4 common holiday scams to watch out for, but remember, always verify! Never trust any call, email, text, or inquiry without investigating further. e-Gift Card Scams: These take different forms, but e-gift card offers are almost always scams. Don’t click on any links or...Read More