On-The-Go Tips to Keep Your Accounts Safe
When you are out and about, you should not need to worry about security for your financial accounts. Here some ways to keep your accounts safe when you are on the go.
When you are out and about, you should not need to worry about security for your financial accounts. Here some ways to keep your accounts safe when you are on the go.
Fraud Prevention Series: How to Avoid Black Friday Scams
With the COVID-19 still going on, many 2020 Black Friday purchases will happen online – just like Cyber Monday. And fraudsters will be ready. Here are some of the ways scammers may try and take advantage of consumers shopping online Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Fraud Prevention Series: How to Avoid Cyber Fraud
Some of the most common ways fraudsters try to access your personal information is by sending harmful links in an email or stealing data from places where you have accounts. Personal information, such as Social Security numbers, financial accounts and credit card numbers, can be used to set up counterfeit accounts or gain access to existing accounts. Here are some tips to avoid this type of deception known as cyber fraud.
Fraud Prevention Series: What is Ethical Hacking?
We hear about hacking (unauthorized access to data in a system or computer) on the news often. But did you know that there are professionals with the same skills working to help companies reduce the chances of being hacked? These professionals are known as ethical hackers. But what is ethical hacking?
Value of Using a Digital Wallet
Our smart phones can allow us to make safer, contactless purchases using digital wallets, eliminating the need to use a physical credit card and reducing the risk of COVID-19 exposure. Learn more about using digital wallets as a way to make purchases with minimum exposure.
Fraud Prevention Series: Sharing Your Information Can Make You More Vulnerable to Fraud
If you are a frequent social media user and tend to share personal information online, you may be at greater risk of becoming a victim of fraud. Take a look at these three online habits that may lead to higher fraud possibilities, and ways to prevent identity fraud.
How to Protect Your Emergency Fund
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With so much uncertainty in the world right now, protecting your emergency fund is important. Here are some strategies to keep this crucial fund strong.
Fraud Prevention Series: How to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud
In today's digital age, your credit card information may be increasingly at risk for theft. Fortunately, credit card fraud can be avoided by being diligent about storing and sharing your card information. Here are some ways to prevent credit card fraud.
Tap to Pay Technology Offers Contactless Pay Options
Contactless payments exploded in popularity in spring 2020 when the coronavirus upended how many people think about their daily interactions, including how they pay. But social distancing aside, do these advances actually make life any easier and safer?
Fraud Prevention Series: Tools to Help Keep Your Accounts Safe
According to the FBI, $2.7 billion in online theft and fraud was reported to the agency in 2019. While funds are protected up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, what else can credit unions provide to keep your accounts safe? And what can you do?
Fraud Prevention Series: How to Keep Your Passwords Secure
The security of everything that requires a password, including your financial accounts, streaming accounts, email inbox, and even your garage code, depends on how strong and safe your logins are today. Strong passwords are key to your security, but the challenge is to create passwords you can actually remember, without resorting to unsafe habits — like reusing the same login for multiple accounts. Here’s some advice on how to create strong passwords and keep them safe.
Fraud Prevention Series: Protect Yourself From Rising Coronavirus Scams
In this time of concern about coronavirus, scammers are taking advantage of fears caused by the pandemic. Here are some common coronavirus-related scams and tips to help you protect yourself.
Fraud Prevention Series: How to Protect Yourself From Phishing
Phishing, a form of identity theft, is when scammers use fraudulent websites and fake emails to attempt to steal victims’ personal data, especially passwords and credit card information. Although this is not a new type of theft, many consumers are unaware of phishing and how to protect their personal information. Here is more information about phishing and how to keep your data safe.
How to File Your Taxes Safely
Tax season is upon us again. Whether it’s your first time filing or you’re trying to get a head start this year, we have some tips to help you file your taxes safely.
Fraud Prevention Series: How to Avoid Fraud This Tax Season
Now that tax time is here, it is important to be aware of possible tax fraud and tax-related identity theft. Identity theft happens when an individual’s Social Security Number and other personal identification information has been stolen. In the case of tax fraud, the information is used to file a false tax return resulting in the tax refund being sent to the fraudster. There are some steps to take to reduce your risk.
The Risks of Using the Same Password for Everything
In today’s digital age, you can now unlock your phone with your fingerprint or facial recognition. You have two-factor identification to log in to your credit union account. And maybe you have a 40-character password with numbers, letters, capitalization, and symbols. All of these extra layers of security are great, but are your passwords really secure?
As security systems are constantly advancing, so are the “bad guys” and their tactics. In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, here are some ways to help better protect yourself from hackers.
On This Year's World Password Day, Here are Some Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
World Password Day is May 2, 2019! Some of you may be wondering what is World Password Day? It’s less about celebrating and more about protecting you and your family from identity theft.
This Season, Be Aware of Malware Threats Affecting Your Computer
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Often times during the holiday season, there is a higher risk of malware viruses. It is important to be aware of the possibility of your computer being affected by malware and what you can do to prevent it from happening to you.
What To Look For In a Mobile Banking App
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us have become accustomed to highly personalized, engaging experiences, such as one-click shopping, voice-activated searches, and home assistants. With this, we have come to expect advanced technology as part of our everyday banking experiences. Credit unions have adapted to this demand by offering mobile app, featuring real-time data and customized views. Take a look at some of the important features to look for in a mobile banking app to help you reach your financial goals.
Spring Clean Your Finances
Spring is finally in the forecast in Michigan (at least a little bit). I don’t know about you, but I’m most motivated in the spring. The sun and warmth and melting snow makes me ready for anything. But, there’s definitely still some cold weather ahead. Why not take a cloudy afternoon or evening and spring clean your finances?
Don't Let Fraudsters Trick You This Halloween
As technology advances, fraudsters get trickier and spookier. Now, more than ever, it is important to protect yourself against identity theft. Fraudsters use various techniques to disguise themselves, steal identities, and trick you into believing they are something or someone they’re not. Do you know how to recognize their tricks and protect yourself from fraud? Take a look at these security tips to keep your identity safe and protected.
How to Handle Holiday Shopping: From Black Friday to Giving Tuesday
Are you ready for the busiest shopping time of the year? Thanksgiving weekend kicks off holiday shopping season and we want to make sure you’re prepared to shop smart. Take a look at the upcoming weekend day-by-day to help make your shopping adventures stress-free.
What is an EMV Card?
You may have received a new debit or credit card recently and noticed something different. Now debit and credit cards are becoming equipped with the latest fraud-preventing technology—an EMV chip. With large amounts of fraud occurring around the world, Europay, MasterCard, and Visa created EMV to better protect consumers and retailers.
How to Read a Credit Report
Have you looked at your credit report lately? Your credit report lists your personal information and your loans and is the basis for your credit score. You know having a high credit score is important, but part of positive credit is making sure your credit report is accurate.
Protect Yourself from Fraud This Season
Every year around the holidays it seems there is another big store that has a data breach. Usually, the data breach means your credit card data has been stolen. Any information you’ve ever given a company could be stolen in a data breach, and thieves can then create fake cards or make online purchases using your card information.
How do you keep your information out of the hands of thieves? And if your information is part of a data breach, how do you protect yourself?