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The United Federal Credit Union
The United Federal Credit Union
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We have been notified that fraudulent The United Federal Credit Union (TUFCU) Cashier’s Checks are being used in a fraud scheme. The checks are being presented as payment on various items or services; mainly through internet related transactions. In many instances the Cashier’s Check is written for more than the amount of the item or services purchased. This scam is commonly referred to as the overpayment scam.
If you have received a TUFCU Cashier’s Check that you suspect to be fraudulent, please contact us to verify validity of the check at (304) 598-5010.
The FTC offers the following tips for avoiding the check overpayment scam:
For more information on how to protect yourself from fraud, visit the FTC website at https://www.ftc.gov/. See also this advisory.
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There was a massive data breach at Equifax, a leading provider of credit reports. If you have a loan or had a loan in the past you probably had a credit report prepared. There is information about the breach on Equifax’s site along with a tool to see if you were affected. Click on this link Equifax To see if you may have been affected click on the “Potential Impact” tab. You also can enroll in their Identity Protection service at no charge.
Be aware that there is a current scam going on surrounding your debit card limit. Scammers are sending text messages saying that your debit card has been put on “limited”. The message asks you to call a toll free number to correct the situation. Here is what the message looks like.
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TUFCU & Visa have launched Visa Purchase Alerts, a product to help our debit cardholders to quickly identify suspicious purchases on their accounts. More information about Visa Purchase Alerts is available at http://visa.com/PurchaseAlerts. There is a great deal of fraudulent activity surrounding the use of debit cards and this is a proactive step in combating fraud.
We have been notified that fraudulent The United Federal Credit Union (TUFCU) Cashier’s Checks are being used in a fraud scheme. The checks are being presented as payment on various items or services; mainly through internet related transactions. In many instances the Cashier’s Check is written for more than the amount of the item or services purchased. This scam is commonly referred to as the overpayment scam. If you have received a TUFCU Cashier’s Check that you suspect to be fraudulent, please contact us to verify validity of the check at (304) 598-5010. The FTC offers the following tips for avoiding the check overpayment scam:
For more information on how to protect yourself from fraud, visit the FTC website at https://www.ftc.gov/. See also this advisory. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“Your computer is infected” Call this 800 number to fix it “Warning—your computer is infected! System detected virus activities. They may cause critical system failure. Click here to get available software.” These or similar pop-up alerts have been proliferating the internet recently They commonly appear after you open an email attachment, download files, visit websites programmed to download malicious software or click on a pop-up advertisement. These are a scam. Be wary of fake anti-virus alerts. NEVER click on pop-up anti-virus alerts. You should be running a security program containing an anti-virus and anti-malware program like Norton Security or McAfee. Keeping your security program up to date and always running is your best protection. Scammers often use the names of well-known companies that specialize in computer software to gain your trust. The pop-up advertisements aim to mimic genuine warning alerts generated by computer security software. The software or “free scan” offered in pop-up alerts often doesn’t work or actually infects your computer with the dangerous programs it is supposed to protect against. This scam aims to either charge you for bogus software and/or obtain your personal information. Once your computer is infected, the scammer commonly gathers personal information to steal your identity or to sell it to other criminals. Warning signs
If your computer has been infected, it may dramatically slow down. Other signs that your computer has been infected include new desktop icons; new wallpaper or your default homepage is redirected to another site. Protect yourself
The FTC’s website has more information about how to spot and stop tech support scams
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It’s okay if you don’t have a lot of money to save. You can start with as little as $5.00 per pay or month. Then you can add to your account at any time with money given to you from birthdays, from your parents, from an allowance, or even from a part-time job. Did you know the decisions you make today could have a big impact on how your money will grow over time? The money you save would certainly come in handy when you’re ready to buy your first car or head off to college – or even sooner, like saving for a new bike or video game.
“A penny save is a penny earned” – Ben Franklin
Start today, sign up for direct deposit here _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We will be mailing replacement debit cards soon with the new EMV Chip technology. Click here for more details.
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You might not think about your credit much. Until you try to get a loan or enter into a service contract, that is. It’s disappointing to find out that the new home, car, trip, computer, phone – or whatever you’ve been coveting, will be denied to you because of bad credit. It’s all-too-easy to end up with an awful credit rating if you don’t start out with a good understanding of how it all works. Look to the tools and resources contained in this guide to help you understand credit, how your credit score is calculated, and how to avoid and eliminate debt. Click here for a resource that helps you manage your credit.
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Our Locations
Uniontown | Morgantown | Mt. Pleasant | Star City |
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585 Morgantown Road | 3 Sunset Beach Road | 6610 Route 819 | 3467 University Avenue, Suite 100 |
Uniontown, Pa 15401 | Morgantown, WV 26508 | Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666 | Morgantown, WV 26505 |
Phone: 724.438.5414 | Phone: 304.598.5010 | Phone: 724.547.7130 | Phone: 304.598.7838 |
Fax: 724.438.6176 | Fax: 304.598.5019 | Fax: 724.547.0150 | Fax: 304.598.7834 |