How to Guide: Staying Safe from AI Scams
Posted On: May 1, 2025 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE, Education, Fraud Tips
HOW TO GUIDE: STAYING SAFE FROM AI SCAMS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live, work, and manage our finances. While AI has many benefits, scammers are also using this technology to create more convincing and sophisticated fraud schemes.
As your trusted credit union, we want to ensure you know how to protect yourself. Follow this step-by-step guide to stay safe!
Step 1: Recognize the Most Common AI Scams
AI-Generated Voice...
Hook, Line, and Sinker: How to Avoid Phishing and Smishing Scams
Posted On: July 1, 2023 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Education, Fraud Tips, General
Hook, Line, and Sinker: How to Avoid Phishing and Smishing Scams
Today, we're diving into the treacherous waters of phishing and smishing scams. First, what is phishing and smishing?
Phishing: the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages claiming to be from reputable companies in order to persuade individuals to reveal personal information, such as login credentials and credit card numbers.
Smishing: the fraudulent...
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...
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...
