Checklist to Protect Yourself & Your Information
Posted On: February 1, 2023 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Fraud Tips, General
Checklist to Protect Yourself & Your Information
With each passing month, our fraud department sees more fraud and scams that negatively impact members and their money. While we try to constantly remind members to watch their account statements and take ownership of personal cyber security, it’s not always easy to spot a scam before it happens.
We’ve put together a simple checklist of items to help protect yourself and your information all year...
Reporting Fraud or Disputing Credit & Debit Card Transactions
Posted On: February 1, 2023 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Debit & Credit Cards, Education, Fraud Tips, General
Reporting Fraud or Disputing Credit & Debit Card Transactions
Using credit and debit cards is an integral part of financial services. They give you the ability to have significant purchasing power without the need to carry wads of cash. They also have many security features and guarantees from issuers, that if you use your card according to the guidelines in place, that you can recover your money if lost, stolen, or otherwise misappropriated. However, no one wants to...
Enhance Your Debit and Credit Card Security
Posted On: February 1, 2023 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Debit & Credit Cards, Education, Fraud Tips, General
Enhance Your Debit and Credit Card Security
No one wants to deal with identity theft, fraudulent transactions on a credit or debit card, or any other issues when it comes to your money and personal information. There are a lot of different things you can do to enhance your security and protect yourself and your money from unauthorized use, most of which can be done right from the CSE app or online banking platform through a web browser.
Enable...2022 in Review: CSE's Best Blogs
Posted On: December 7, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Credit Cards, CSE, Debit & Credit Cards, Education, Fraud Tips, General, Mortgages
2022 in Review: CSE's Best Blogs
It’s hard to believe another year is passing us by! With so much information out there, we know some things can get overlooked, so we took some time to look back at 2022 to re-post our ‘best’ blogs for you, all in one place! Here are some of the top blogs our members found value in. The CSE blogs are a great way to get a lot of important information quickly, and we hope that through our blogs we can help...
Seasonal Scams – During the Holidays & Beyond
Posted On: November 1, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE, Fraud Tips, General
Seasonal Scams – During the Holidays & Beyond
It’s that time of year when things should be oh, so jolly. Though the holiday season might start that way, it can quickly escalate to a stomach-dropping feeling of fear, because your identity or financial information has been compromised.
There are several seasonal scams we like to remind members of during this time of the year. Being informed, staying aware, and remaining vigilant could be the difference when...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: A Dozen Tips to Stay Cyber Secure
Posted On: October 1, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Education, Fraud Tips
There is enough in the world to be worried about, but we’re adding one more thing to the list. Always be aware of your online presence and information! It’s a great idea to regularly monitor your cybersecurity to have a little more ease of mind. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, here to remind us to stay safe and secure from threats like malware and scammers.
Here are a dozen tips to consider...
Trending Scams: Fake Protection from Fake Antivirus
Posted On: September 23, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE, Education, Fraud Tips
Trending Scams: Fake Protection from Fake Antivirus
A trending scam we’ve seen members fall victim to lately is a new version of a common scam with a twist. For years, fraudsters have used big-name companies in their communications to get the attention of consumers. In this scam, they’re portraying themselves as a reputable antivirus software company as a way to gain access to your device(s) and/or mine your personal, financial, and other information to steal...
Trending Scams: BIG RETAILER FRAUDSTERS ON THE RISE
Posted On: September 9, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE, Fraud Tips, General
Trending Scams: BIG RETAILER FRAUDSTERS ON THE RISE
Fraud and Scams continue to cost consumers millions and millions of dollars, every day. As a way to help educate members and prevent you from falling victim to these scams, we are providing this blog to illustrate the latest trends and tendencies that we see members fall victim to.
Fake Retailer Scams
This scheme isn’t something new, but one we’ve...
CRYPTO SCAMS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Posted On: February 25, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE News, Education, Fraud Tips, General
With cryptocurrency on the rise, there were bound to be scams that popped up regarding this topic eventually, and they are definitely here. In this newest scam, scammers ask people to pay with cryptocurrency.
How it works: you may get a call from someone pretending to be from the government, law enforcement, or a local utility company (a common imposter scam red flag). Or, maybe you fall for a romantic relationship online, or someone calls to say you’ve won the...
Watching out for Seasonal Scams
Posted On: November 10, 2021 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Education, Fraud Tips, General
As the holidays approach, scammers and fraudsters kick their efforts into overdrive. They like to prey on the giving spirit of the season and if you’re not careful, you could take a bigger financial hit than what you plan on spending on your holiday shopping list. Familiarize yourself with a few of the top holiday scams that pop up every year around this time and how to avoid them:
Gift Card Scams
The Gift Card Scam is one of the most...