Category: Fraud Protection & Prevention
Job Hunting Scams on the Rise
What You Need to Know About Job Hunting Scams The internet has made finding and applying for jobs easier than ever. Unfortunately, scammers have learned to exploit that same convenience. One of the latest trends involves criminals disguising themselves as recruiters or posting fake job openings designed to trick people into handing over personal information. How the Scam Works Sometimes ...
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QR Code Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Fraud
QR code scams have become a common and convenient way to access information, make payments, and claim special offers. From restaurant menus to event tickets, these square barcodes are everywhere. However, as their popularity grows, so does the opportunity for scammers to exploit them for fraudulent purposes. Scan Smart: Protect Yourself from QR Code Scams QR codes are everywhere, but ...
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Is That Check Legit? Warning Signs of Fraudulent Checks
Check fraud is on the rise, and it’s hitting closer to home than you might think. From “washed” checks stolen from mailboxes to fake refund scams and forged mobile deposits, criminals are targeting everyday people with clever schemes that put both your finances and the credit union at risk. Understanding the rise of fraudulent checks is essential in today’s financial ...
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Protecting Yourself From Fraud
Protecting Yourself from Fraud: Understanding Sophisticated Attacks Fraudsters are now deploying sophisticated, two-step social engineering attacks against members, starting with a SMiShing (SMS text phishing) campaign. Followed by a vishing (phishing via phone calls) attack against Credit Union members who provided the requested information from the SMiShing campaign. The typical sequence of events is: Recognize the Sequence of Events ...
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