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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
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
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
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
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
What is Credit Card Interest and How Does it Effect Me?
Several times a year, I have the privilege of presenting an Economic Reality Fair to high school seniors. For those that don’t know what a Reality Fair is, it is a hands-on simulation where students experience financial challenges they will face as they begin navigating life on their own in the “real world”. The students get paired up to complete … 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 will speak directly to one of these experienced team … Continue reading