Category: Safety & Security
Stay Safe While Traveling: Cybersecurity Tips for Holiday Season
Traveling for the Holidays? Here’s How to Keep Your Data Safe As the holiday season approaches, many of us are gearing up for travel. While packing and planning, cybersecurity might not be at the top of your mind—but it should be! With public Wi-Fi networks and charging stations widely available at airports, hotels, and cafes, it’s essential to stay aware ...
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Beware of Card Declined Scams
Card Declined Scams on the Rise In the digital age, threat actors, cybercriminals looking to steal your financial information, have become more sophisticated than ever. These criminals have been creating fake advertisements that lure unsuspecting shoppers with “too good to be true” deals for years. Once a person tries to make a payment for a fake product or service, their ...
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Best Practices for Protecting Your Online Accounts
Online banking is one of the most convenient ways to manage your money. It is also one of the most targeted areas for cybercriminals. At People Driven Credit Union, we take account security seriously on our end. But your habits matter too. These six practices can help reduce your risk of account takeover, fraud, and unauthorized access. 1. Use Strong, ...
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Counterfeit Bills and What to Do If You Find One
Counterfeit Bills Are Circulating in Michigan. Here Is What to Look For. People Driven Credit Union’s cash courier has alerted us to an increase in counterfeit bills circulating in Michigan. The bills in question are predominantly older-looking $100 bills that can be difficult to spot without knowing what to look for. We want to make sure every member and business ...
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Amazon Prime Day Cyber Threats
Amazon Prime Day Cyber Threats: What Every Online Shopper Needs to Know Amazon Prime Day started as a viral shopping event for consumers. It became an equally viral opportunity for cybercriminals. Every major online sales event, whether it is Prime Day, competing retailer sales, or holiday shopping weekends, brings a predictable surge in phishing attacks, spoofed websites, and fraudulent offers ...
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Jugging: A Guide for People Driven Members
Understanding the Threat: Jugging in Focus A troubling crime trend known as “jugging” has been increasing across the country. Jugging, or bank jugging, involves criminals targeting individuals as they exit financial institutions, ATMs, or drive-thrus with cash. Perpetrators typically observe their victims from a distance, sometimes using binoculars, and follow them to their next location to commit the robbery. Jugging: ...
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Our New Digital Banking Experience App Is Now Live!
We’re upgrading to a cleaner, simpler, more secure platform.
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Signs a Scammer May Be Targeting You
Scammers work hard to win your trust, but they often give themselves away if you know what to look for. Being aware of the signs that a scammer may be targeting you is crucial for protecting yourself from potential financial or personal harm. Here are some common signs to watch out for: Unsolicited Contact: Scammers often initiate contact through unsolicited ...
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Understanding Cybersecurity: The Threat at Your Fingertips
People Driven Credit Union is committed to keeping you informed and protected against the evolving cybersecurity threats in the digital banking landscape. Today, we need to bring to your attention a cyber threat that is targeting mobile banking app users globally. What is the Cybersecurity Threat? A sophisticated malware used by various criminal groups to exploit mobile banking users. Its ...
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Important Notice: Beware of Phishing Texts
We Will Never Request Information via Text Recently some PDCU members have received phishing texts requesting sensitive banking information. We want to emphasize that People Driven Credit Union will never ask for your personal or banking information via text message. Your security is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring the safety of your financial information. If you ...
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