As a service to our members, FirstDay Federal Credit Union has compiled this listing of some current financial and security scams and ways to avoid being taken in by them.
Avoid Phone Scams
Added August 21, 2012
Be wary of anyone contacting you claiming to be from Windows Support. There is a phone scam circulating where someone claiming to be from Windows Support states your computer has several viruses on it and they need to log into your computer to fix the issue. We would like all members to know that if anyone calls regarding their computer, they should never let them have access regardless of what they are saying.
To help keep your debit card safe from fraudulent use, we have implemented several new security policies. Learn more here.
Forensic Mortgage Loan Audit Scams: A New Twist on Foreclosure Rescue Fraud
Added May 11, 2010
Fraudulent foreclosure “rescue” professionals use half-truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief to homeowners in distress. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, the latest foreclosure rescue scam to exploit financially strapped homeowners pitches forensic mortgage loan audits.
11/12/2009 -
Random individuals and/or companies may have received a falsified e-mail with the subject title “Rejected ACH Transaction.” This e-mail appears to be from NACHA – The Electronic Payments Association - telling them that there is a problem with an ACH transaction they have originated. The e-mail includes a link which redirects the individual to a fake web page which appears like the NACHA website and contains a link which is almost certainly executable virus with malware.
Please alert any financial institution and/or company who have questions about this site and inform them that the e-mail did not originate from NACHA, the website is not that of NACHA’s, and inform them to not click on the link.
NCUA: "Beware Foreclosure Rescue Scams"
The NCUA has issued an alert warning consumers of a rise in scams that claim to be helping homeowners who are having trouble keeping up with their mortgage payments.
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NCUA Text Message
Some of our members have received text messages stating “Notice – This is an automated message from NCUA – NCUA has deactivated your ATM card - to reactivate please contact this number 1-506-870-8281”
This is a scam and the NCUA never sends text messages to members.
PSA Mystery Shopper
There is a letter circulating that purports to be part of a Mystery Shopper program from a company called PSA. We have been told that this is a scam. To see the letter, click here.
Hitchiner Manufacturing Check
Fraudulent checks from a company called Hitchiner Manufacturing are circulating. These checks are part of a scam. To see the check, click here.
FTC Website
The Federal Trade Commission has a lot of helpful information on their website.
For more about Internet privacy and security,
click here.
