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Graphic: QR Code Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Fraud.

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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Graphic: Is That Check Legit? Warning Signs of Fraudulent Checks.

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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Computer keyboard with a fish hook placed over a "Phishing" key. Protecting yourself from fraud

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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