Fraud happens each and every day and can happen to anyone, even in North Dakota and Minnesota. Here at FCCU, we want to help educate our members and make sure you are protected.
Scam of the Month- May
Employment Scams:
Employment scams involve fraudulent job offers that aim to steal funds or personal information from the job seeker. Most of the time these jobs seem too good to be true, and many times are listed as remote positions on the different job posting boards. Once the job has been accepted, the “employer” will typically send a check for the purchase of required equipment for the job, however there will be a request to send back the additional funds. This should immediately be a red flag.
To avoid falling victim to this type of scam, follow these tips below:
- Research the company listed in the job description.
- If offered the position, thoroughly review the offer.
- Be wary of any requests for personal or financial information.
- Never pay upfront fees for an application or training.
Remember to trust your instincts, if it seems to good to be true, it typically is.
Fraud Resources
- Fraud Podcasts
- Fraud Protection Tips
- FCCU's Identity Theft Protection
FCCU Card Management
We want to help put card managment at your finger tips. Our FCCU Cards app and FCCU Online Credit Card site offers many helpful features to prevent fraud and keeping your credit and debit card in your control. Below is a series of videos explaining how to use the FCCU Cards App and how it can help prevent fraud. Click here for more information or to download the app.
*Note, this app doesn't replace our existing FCCU app, but is another option to give you greater control over your convenience cards.
FCCU Cards App Overview
Alert Preferences
Notification Settings
Lock & Unlock Your Card
Report a Lost or Stolen Card
Set Control Preferences
Setting Spend Limits
Lock & Unlock Your Card
Lost & Stolen Card
Visa Online Features
