Life is busy and we are always seem to be in a hurry. It is important to be observant when paying at the pump at gas stations. Read the full article below from the Federal Trade Commission on card skimmers. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/08/watch-out-card-skimming-gas-pump?utm_source=govdelivery Learn More about Watch out for card skimming at the gas pump
Security
FTC Protecting Small Businesses
Protecting Small Businesses As a small business owner, you have a lot on your mind. You can’t afford to lose time or money to scammers or a compromised network. We can help you avoid scams, protect your computers and networks, keep your customers’ data safe – and protect your bottom line. You also can find out what the FTC is doing to protect small businesses. Click Here Federal Trade Learn More about FTC Protecting Small Businesses
Romance Scams
Online Imposters Break Hearts and Bank Accounts Don’t Become a Victim of a Romance Scam The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do. They spend hours honing their skills and sometimes keep journals on their victims to better understand how to manipulate and exploit them. “Behind the veil of romance, it’s a criminal enterprise like any other,” said Special Agent Learn More about Romance Scams
Imposter Scams are on the rise!
Medicare imposters want to steal your money. Don't let them. Pop quiz: If someone calls you asking for your bank account number, should you give it to them? Answer: Never! Hang up - it is a scam! Medicare will never call you and ask for your bank account information. Here's how a call like this should be handled: Don't give out your bank account number - or any part of your Social Learn More about Imposter Scams are on the rise!
Secure Email Practices
The fastest growing crime in America is identity theft and the best protection is prevention. The Co-op Credit Union utilizes secure emails for the security of your personal information. Encrypted Emails If, in the process of working with your account at the credit union it is necessary to send documents containing personal and/or account information to you by email, those emails will come to Learn More about Secure Email Practices
Internet Explorer Browser Settings
With the launch of our new website we have learned that not all users are seeing our website as designed. The common denominator seems to be with the Internet Explorer 10 browser and the compatibility mode setting. The website users having issues are using the Internet Explorer 10 browser with the compatibility mode turned ON. Best practices suggest that the compatibility mode should only be Learn More about Internet Explorer Browser Settings
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Daily Tips Monday Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week Tip #1: Tax identity theft happens when someone files a fake tax return using your personal information — like your Social Security number — to get a tax refund or a job. This week we’ll post tips to help you lessen the chance you’ll be a victim and learn what to do if you are. The first tip? File early in the tax season — if you can — to get Learn More about Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
