Fraud & Security
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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
Helpful Hints for Debit Cards
They Know 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 45,000 debit and credit cards. When you have a card question, you will speak directly to one of … 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
Don’t Get Caught in a Grandparent Scam
The grandparent scam has been around for decades, but technology has made it even easier for scammers to carry out. Find out what to watch for and how to avoid it! Continue reading
Don’t Get Caught Up in a Tax Return Scam!
Did you get an email from the IRS telling you something about your taxes? Get rid of it, because the IRS doesn’t do business that way! This is just one of the ways tax scammers prey on victims this time of year. Continue reading
4 Scams to Watch Out for This Black Friday
Thanks to supply chain issues, Black Friday will be a little different this year, but the scammers will still be around every corner. Find out how to spot them and steer clear. Stay Safe and Happy Holidays! Continue reading
Scam Alert: Beware of Child Tax Credit Scams
The IRS is about to start issuing Child Tax Credit money, so of course the scent of government money draws scammers like flies. If you're eligible for the CTC, you don't have to do anything to get it. However, the IRS will have two online portals to update your personal information or income, and of course that's one of the ways the scammers will come after you. Continue reading
Beware of Stimulus and Tax Scams
This year is an absolute bonanza for scam artists, with tax filing season happening while stimulus checks are flowing out to almost every American. There’s so much government paper flying around that it’s easy for them to snare a few (or a few thousand) unwary victims. Don’t be one! 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