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7/7/2023 Fraud AlertFraudsters are calling people in our area are purporting to be from APL Federal Credit Union's Security or Fraud Department. If you get a call that resembles this, refrain from giving any personal information, hang up immediately, and contact the credit union with our published number. At APL FCU we have numerous fraud prevention measures in place, but you can assist us by keeping an eye on your accounts. Please note:
Please Note: Members should expect a call from APL FCU if they have requested a Wire Transfer. ================================ Education and TrainingCheck out this invaluable resource about digital safety that covers everything from Online Shopping to Mobile Device Security. This information changes as new threats become mainstream. Come back often to revisit any issues. Are You Cashing or Depositing a check for any of these reasons?
Have you been asked to:
Have you replied to an email requesting you to:
If you answered YES to any of the above, please inform an APL FCU Representative today.Scam ExamplesOmicron-Themed Phishing CampaignOmicron-themed phishing emails state, “This letter is to inform you that you have been exposed to a coworker who tested positive for OMICRON variant of COVID-19. Please take a look at the details in the attached document.” If the victim opens the Excel document and enables macros, their device will be infected with the Dridex Banking Trojan. Remember, APL FCU will never e-mail, call or text you asking for your account information. Employment Scam Targeting College StudentsBeware: College students across the United States continue to be targeted in a common employment scam. Scammers advertise phony job opportunities on college employment websites, and/or students receive e-mails on their school accounts recruiting them for fictitious positions. This "employment" results in a financial loss for participating students. Phishing Text ScamThere is a fake text message circulating a promotion for UGG Boots. Currently UGG does not contact customers via text messages regarding promotions and special sales and we will never do so without explicit permission. Should you receive such a text message, please disregard as it is most likely from a counterfeiter and part of a scam. DO NOT respond to this text or make any purchases regarding this text message. Phishing Text ScamAPL FCU cardholders may receive a text message that states that their card has been deactivated. It also states that a restriction has been placed on the card and to call a stated number to re-activate it. This text message is not from APL FCU and is a phishing attempt. DO NOT respond to this text. Credit Card ProtectionWe encourage you to monitor your card accounts using Digital Banking and notify us immediately if you notice anything suspicious. Be sure to register all Visa Credit and Debit cards on the Visa Purchase Alerts site to get real-time text or email notifications. Remember, APL FCU will never e-mail, call or text you asking for your account information. If you are in doubt about any incoming calls, hang up the phone and call us. It is better to be safe than to give out any account or personal information. |