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A Message to Our Members: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

As October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, I would like to take a moment to share a reflection with you, our valued members. At People Driven Credit Union, we believe that protecting your financial well-being goes far beyond offering accounts, loans, and services. It also means protecting your personal information and your peace of mind.

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Strong security starts with small habits—like using fingerprint ID, multi-factor authentication, and strong passwords to keep your accounts protected.

This month has been a powerful reminder that cybersecurity is not just an IT concern, it’s something that touches each of us. Fraud attempts, phishing emails, and scams are becoming more sophisticated every day, and staying safe requires awareness and caution. That’s why we dedicate time to education, not only for our employees but also for you, our members.

One of the most important lessons we emphasize is that small steps can make a big difference. Whether it’s using strong, unique passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, or pausing before clicking on a suspicious link, these actions help build a safer financial world for all of us.

As your credit union, we continuously invest in technology, monitoring, and training to guard against threats. But the most powerful defense will always be people (members and staff alike) making smart, informed choices. Together, we form a community of vigilance and trust.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month may be ending, but our commitment to protecting you never does. Thank you for trusting us with your financial journey. We’ll continue to provide resources, tips, and guidance to keep you safe, because at People Driven, protecting your future is at the heart of what we do.

Stay safe, stay aware, and remember, we’re always here to help.

Stay vigilant. Protect your financial future.

People Driven Credit Union is committed to helping our members recognize and avoid scams. Learn how to safeguard your identity and report fraud before it causes lasting damage.

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Two Things You Can Do Right Now Cybersecurity Awareness

Awareness is step one. These steps help you put it into practice on your PDCU accounts today.

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Set Up Alerts in the MyPDCU App

Real-time transaction alerts let you catch unusual activity the moment it happens. The MyPDCU app also gives you card controls so you can lock or unlock your debit or credit card from your phone if something looks wrong.

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Download the MyPDCU App

Get the MyPDCU app on your iPhone or Android device. Check balances, review transactions, set alerts, and control your cards from anywhere, any time.

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Federally insured by the NCUA. NMLS 776727. People Driven Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Lender. This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Cybersecurity Awareness

John Scharff

Meet the Author: John Scharff

John Scharff is the Digital Marketing Lead at People Driven Credit Union, where he helps create clear, practical financial content for members and the communities PDCU serves. He focuses on making financial topics easier to understand, from loans and savings accounts to digital banking, fraud prevention, and everyday money management.

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