Scam alert: Bogus cell phone text messages
MCU
has learned of a new email phishing scam. This
fraudulent attempt to capture card numbers is done with an automated text
message referring to themselves as CO-OP Services Credit Union Customer
Services Dept. from a four-digit phone number of 3693. Read more>
NCUA Issues Fraud Alert
The NCUA issued a fraud alert about a recent phasing attempt to obtain credit card account numbers and expiration dates. Read More>
Con Artists Using IRS Logo for Money Scam.
The Internal Revenue Service has issued an alert, warning that the IRS name and logo is being used by fraudsters attempting to access the taxpayer financial information through e-mail, telephone, and cell phone text messaging. Read More>
Scam Alert: Bogus cell phone text messages
Phone phishers--unscrupulous callers who direct victims to a phony Website--have changed their tune: Now they're using cell phone text messaging to lure you in. Read More>
Card-activation phishing scam A new phishing-scam attempt using the Credit Union National Association's (CUNA) name informs recipients about "irregular check card activity" and advises them to call a toll-free number to get any restrictions removed. Read more>
NCUA Survey Scam An email claiming to be from the NCUA Account Review Department has started circulating the internet. The email "informs you that your Credit Union bank has joined our Federal Credit Union(FCU) network." This email is a scam. Do not click on any links - delete the email immediately.
New Scam Targeting Military Spouses
The American Red Cross has learned about a new scam targeting military families. This scam takes the form of false information to military families.
Automated Phishing Scam
Credit union members are receiving VoIP scam calls that are automated and insistent that the cardholder call a toll free number to update important financial information. Once the toll free number is dialed an automated phone system asks for the card number, PIN and expiration date.
VoIP lines are telephone systems that utilize the internet instead of traditional telephone land lines to deliver communication services. The low cost of VoIP lines and relative ease with which they are obtained have led Phishers to quickly adopt this evolving technology to attack consumers on an entirely new level.
Cardholders should not respond to any email or phone call that directs them to update their personal information by dialing a telephone number. Only use the customer service number on the back of the card.
Survey Scam
The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is aware of new phishing emails in the form of surveys asking for feedback on your financial institution. These messages are scams and should be deleted. The messages offer awards up to $500, but there is no monetary award for filling out the form — this is an identity theft scam.
CUNA and MCU will never solicit e-mails requesting your credit union username, password, pin number, or other personal identity information.
Visa Phone Scam
This ruse is enjoying a resurgence after several years of few reported occurrences. Read More>
