Fraud & Security
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How to Spot a Counterfeit Bill
As printers and software have gotten more sophisticated, counterfeit money has gotten harder to spot. Check out this blog post for ways to determine if the bill you were just given is legit. If you’re passed a fake bill, get info about the passer, keep the bill safe and call the police. Continue reading
Fighting Identity Theft
Equifax, America's largest credit reporting agency, reported an enormous data breach in September 2017. More than 143 million Americans had their personal data compromised. Stolen information included names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and, in some cases, driver's license numbers. Continue reading
ATM Safety Tips
Using an ATM has become a routine event for most consumers. The familiarity of the task can cause people to lose the sense of caution that normally accompanies handling cash. Take a look at this blog post for some tips to keep you and your information safe. Continue reading
Helpful Hints for Debit Cards
Advice From the ATFCU Card Processing Team Did you know that the ATFCU card processing team works right here in Abilene? At the Antilley Road branch, to be exact. This hard-working group manages the tasks associated with more than 47,000 debit and credit cards. When you have a card question, you speak directly to one of these experienced team members. … Continue reading
5 Steps to Take After Being Hacked
So, you’ve been hacked! Welcome to the 21st century, when it seems like this happens to us all. Follow these 5 steps to help repair damage done by hackers. Continue reading
eStatements are Convenient and Private
Tame the Paper Towers Are piles of paperwork taking up space while they wait to be filed, organized, burned or SOMETHING? Those interesting, unattended stacks of documents just might invite curious relatives or houseguests to take a quick (or not-so-quick) look. AFTCU has a solution that will free up space and keep prying eyes out of your financial business. The … Continue reading
You Might Be Talking to a Tax Scammer
Every year, tax scams come out of the woodwork. If a caller or email says that you have to buy any kind of prepaid card to settle a tax debt or resolve identity theft, you’re getting scammed. If you think you’ve been a target of a tax scam, fight back by contacting the IRS, FTC or Social Security Administration. Stay safe this tax season. Continue reading
Scammers Know Everyone Wants a Cute New Fur Baby
If you’ve decided it’s time to welcome a new puppy or kitten into your home, you could fall victim to a pet scam. These usually happen online, where low prices will hide extra “fees” and expenses that will drive the price up, and the pet may not even exist. Continue reading
There’s Nothing Funny or Romantic about a RomCon
I love a good RomCom just like so many others but a RomCON is not something I want to experience. If this new online relationship seems too good to be true, it probably is. Please read to see if you may have fallen victim to these online casanovas/femme fatales who know just what to say to get you to fall for them and their schemes. Continue reading