Members can help by following these simple guidelines:

• Protect your account numbers, card numbers, PINs (personal identification numbers) and passwords. Never keep your PIN with your debit card or credit card which can provide free access to your accounts if your card is lost or stolen;
• Use caution when disclosing your account numbers, social security number, etc. to other persons. If someone calls you, explains the call is on behalf of the credit union and asks for your account number, you should beware. Official credit union staff will have access to your information and will not need to ask for it;
• Keep your information with us current. It is important that we have current information on how to reach you. If we detect potentially fraudulent or unauthorized activity or use of an account, we will attempt to contact you immediately. If your address or phone number changes, please let us know;
• Let us know if you have questions. Please do not hesitate to call us – we are here to serve you.

Safety Tips From Other Organizations

• FDIC offers guidance for preparing financially for disasters.
  Read the article and find get tips on preparing financially for disasters, gathering the most important documents, and other considerations.
   
• How much do you know about preventing and recovering from identity theft?
  Knowledge is one of the best tools to protect ourselves from identity theft. An online quiz offered
  by the Federal Trade Commission enables you to test your knowledge on how to protect personal information and how to respond if your identity if stolen. Go here to test yourself and see.
   
• Online presentation - Don't Be an On-line Victim: How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams. The presentation produced by the FDIC provides information on steps you should take to secure your computer and protect yourself from identity theft, as well as actions you should take if you become a victim of identity theft. Click here to view the presentation.
   

Alerts
 

Beware of Financial Aid Schemes
The BBB is warning parents and college bound students to be wary of  financial aid fraud perpetrated by companies promising big bucks for college tuition, but who ultimately take your money and leave you with nothing. Click here to read more.

IRS Email Scam
The IRS is alerting consumers of an email scam intended to fool them into believing they are under investigation by the agency’s Criminal Investigation division. Click  here to read more.

Take Steps To Avoid Sweepstakes Scams
The FTC is offering steps to avoid sweepstakes scams. Click here to read more.

Consumers Warned of Telephone Scam
Click here to read the article.

Fraudulent Emails Purportedly from CUNA, Reminder for Consumers to Beware
Click here to read the article.