Category: Safety & Security
Essential Tips to Avoid Scams
Stay Alert: Protect Yourself to Avoid Scams and Keep Your Information Safe Scams are becoming more sophisticated, targeting people from all walks of life. At People Driven Credit Union, we want you to know that anyone can fall victim to a scam, and it’s crucial to stay informed and vigilant. While we may not always be able to recover funds ...
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QR Code Hijacking at the Detroit Auto Show
QR Code Hijacking at the Detroit Auto Show: What You Need to Know The Detroit Auto Show brings thousands of visitors together to see the latest vehicles and innovations. QR codes are everywhere at events like this, on signage, displays, promotional materials, and product information stands. They are convenient. They are also a target. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has ...
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Playoff Fever? Tips to Avoid Ticket Scams
Playoff Fever? Tips to Avoid Ticket Scams When Buying Detroit Lions Tickets The Detroit Lions are heading to the playoffs and tickets are in high demand. That combination is exactly what scammers look for. When fans are excited and moving fast to secure seats at Ford Field, they are more likely to skip the verification steps that would normally catch ...
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Buy Now, Pay Later: The Cost of Convenience
Buy Now, Pay Later: The Real Cost of Convenience Buy Now Pay Later services have grown from a niche payment option to a mainstream financial product remarkably fast. According to a report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the number of BNPL loans in the United States surged from 16.8 million to 180 million between 2019 and 2021. Services like ...
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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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