BE AWARE!
Don’t be fooled when it comes to fraudulent emails and phone calls.
Many people aren’t aware of the credit scams that online users create to take peoples identity and use it to run up credit card debt as well as other harmful debts. However, it’s out there and it’s very real. Phishing is a type of scam that is created to take peoples identity online. Forms of identity taken include (but not limited to): Drivers license numbers, Social Security numbers as well as credit card numbers and bank account information.

A new form of phishing has begun. Recently, there has been a scam that sends out fraudulent emails and telephone calls that are apparently from the NCUA. The emails ask the client to confirm or approve their financial information in the system such as account numbers and credit card information. The email could also include a survey, that if the customer fills out, they will receive a check in the amount of eighty dollars.

All people need to know that the NCUA does not ask credit union members for personal information through email. Other companies that also do no ask for personal information through email include AOL; an internet supplier. The only place you should enter information is in a secure website which will have a stamp on the page that guarantees the website is secure.

If you feel that you are a victim of this scam or any other scams like it make sure you contact your credit card companies immediately and change you pin numbers or any other information that could have been stolen. NUCA is asking all of those affected by this email to forward it to: phishing@nuca.gov.