Be diligent and work to protect yourself from financial fraud.
Your financial security and safety are extremely important to us. Part of financial safety is being aware of current fraud trends, existing prevention tools and taking the time to explore links to learn more about fraud prevention.
Quick Overview to Protect your Finances:
- Don’t share your User ID, password, one-time authentication code, or personal account details with anyone. Sacramento Credit Union will never ask for that.
- Be careful with email attachments. Don’t open attachments or click on email links from unknown senders.
- Don’t click links in text messages from unknown senders.
- Carefully think before you click and be aware of current fraud trends to help provide added protection.
Current Fraud Trends:
There's a recent increase in scammers targeting credit union members with fraudulent text messages and phone calls that can show their financial institution's name and/or phone number. Scammers often present themselves as fraud department representatives, requesting account information to verify a transaction.
Sacramento Credit Union will never call, email, or text asking you to provide your User ID, password, one-time authentication code, passcode, or personal card/account details. If you suspect you are being targeted do not respond to these messages or provide information – instead, call us at (916) 444-6070.
Fraud Prevention Tips:
Remember, staying vigilant and proactive is key to preventing fraud. By following these guidelines, you can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to scams and unauthorized activities. If you have any concerns or suspect fraud, don't hesitate to reach out to your credit union for assistance.
Current Fraud Trends to Look Out For:
Stay informed about common fraud schemes and tactics used by scammers. Educate your family members and friends about fraud prevention to help protect them as well.