(July 23rd, 2010) Phishing Alert - Unauthorized ACH Transaction.
Do not click on the link in an email with the subject line "Unauthorized ACH Transaction". The email includes a link that redirects the user to a fake Web page with a virus-laden link. The body of email  states "The ACH transaction, recently initiated from your bank account, was rejected by the Electronic Payments Association. Please review the transaction report by clicking the link below:".
Do not click on the link listed, as the link is suspected to automatically download malicious executable code containing malware.

(July 20th, 2010) Risk Alerk - Automated Phone Message Attack with false message.
Pre-recorded message to random consumers with a warning that their debit cards have been closed. When the consumers call the telephone number from the fraudsters, the consumer is requested to enter their 16-digit card number and PIN.
          Do NOT call these numbers. If you receive such a message:  1-Immediately contact your long-distance provider for assistance in getting fraudulent phone numbers disabled during a text message OR automated message attack. 2-Contact your local US Secret Service field office immediately and request assistance.  3-notify your financial institution.

(July 6th, 2010) Fraud Alert - False Email Claiming to be from the FDIC.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous reports of a fraudulent email that has the apprearance of being sent from the FDIC.  For more information you can visit the FDICs website.
   The subject line of the email states "you need to check your Bank Deposit Insurance Coverage". The email goes on to read "You have received this message because you are a holder of a FDIC-insured bank account. Recently FDIC has offically named the bank you have opened your account with as a failed bank, thus, taking control of its assets.".  
   DO NOT click on the link in this email !!!  It is a false email.  The FDIC does not issue unsolicited emails to consumers. Financial Institutions and consumers should NOT follow the link in the fraudulent email. Criminals often use names of organizations we all know and trust to lure users into clicking links that may infect your computers.
  Users should always ask themselves if an email makes sense. If not, never click links or open attachments in the email. If you are suspicious, contact the organization or agency directly to verify the legitimacy.
Also, FYI, your credit union deposits are Federally insured by NCUA, not FDIC.  FDIC is the bank insurer and NCUA is the credit union insurer.

(October 1st, 2009) there was reported a TEXT MESSAGE scam requesting that the debit card holder call a phone number. When the debit card holder calls the number they are requested to enter their 16-digit card number and PIN.
     ***  DO NOT CALL ANY PHONE NUMBER FROM AN UNSOLICITED TEXT MESSAGE  ***
Instead, directly call the financial institution that handles your card to alert the financial institution that you have been TEXTed. Since you, yourself, called your financial institution (the phone number is usually listed on the back of the card) you will be able to discuss the situation.  They may want to know enough information to pass along to the U.S. Secret Service.

  It is advisable to keep your anti-virus and anti-spyware apps up-to-date.  Also, be aware of any internet threats that are reported via various media outlets and your own anti-virus app.

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