Holiday Online Shopping Safety Tips: 7 Ways to Stay Secure This Season

Security and Scams

The holidays are here: twinkling lights, cozy nights, and endless shopping lists. Online shopping makes it easy to skip the crowds and find the perfect gifts from the comfort of your couch. But while you’re hunting for deals, scammers are hunting for you. But don’t worry, we have a few holiday online shopping safety tips! Here’s how to keep your …

Smart & Secure: Your Guide to Safer Online Banking

Security and Scams

Online banking is incredibly convenient—but with that convenience comes the responsibility to protect your financial information. Whether you’re checking your balance from your phone or transferring funds from your laptop, following secure online banking tips can help you stay safe and confident in your digital banking experience. Here’s a quick guide to help you bank smarter and safer: Login & …

Don’t Get Hooked: How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams

Security and Scams

Don’t get caught in a phishing scam! Knowing how to recognize and avoid phishing scams is essential in today’s digital world. Here’s how to stay safe. What is Phishing? Phishing is a cybercrime where scammers use deceptive messages to steal victims’ personal information. These messages can impersonate well-known companies, government agencies, celebrities or even people the victim knows. The goal …

Suspicious Activity on Your Account? Here’s Exactly What to Do

Security and Scams

In today’s digital world, fraudsters are constantly evolving—and even the most cautious among us can fall victim to suspicious activity. Whether it’s an unfamiliar charge, a login alert you didn’t expect, or a change to your account details, acting quickly is key to protecting your finances and identity. Here’s everything you need to know to act fast and stay secure. What Counts …

5 Amazon Scams You Need to Know About

Security and Scams, Uncategorized

When it comes to convenience, service and scale of products, nothing beats Amazon. Unfortunately, though, scammers leverage Amazon’s reputation in many unique ways. Here are five Amazon-related scams you need to know about. Update your order In this scam, a shopper places an order on Amazon and then gets a phone call or notice by email or text. It claims …

DCU Fraud Q&A: Debit/Credit Card Data Breaches

DCU Member News & Info, Security and Scams

Data breaches are becoming more common. Because of this, we put together a quick Q&A to help answer your questions and provide you with instructions on what to do next.   Q: What is a data breach? A: A data breach is when someone infiltrates a merchant’s network and steals customer information. This information includes name, address, social security number, …