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FMFCU Security Center | Alerts
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January 27, 2012 - It has come to our attention that some FMFCU members may be receiving a fraudulent email purportedly from NACHA regarding an ACH transaction. The link within the email points to an Italian website. Please ignore and/or delete the email. The message itself is not dangerous, but clicking the link is inadvisable. NACHA has responded to emails of this nature and they have an online resource available here.
REPORT ANY SECURITY ISSUES HERE (phishing, text messages, suspicious
phone calls, etc.) or e-mail us at abuse@fmfcu.org.
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New scam tactic: Fake disk defraggers - 12/14/10
We've all heard about fake antivirus programs, also known as scareware. These programs falsely claim that your computer is infected with malware and prompt you to buy a product that will do nothing for you, except put your credit card number into the hands of criminals. Well now there are fake disk defraggers that masquerade as applications that fix disk errors on a computer. Read the article >> |
Watch Out, Texters: You May Get "Smished" - 2/12/10
As technology changes, scammers find new ways to target your personal information. Read the article from NBC10 in Philadelphia>> |
Mozilla patches holes in Firefox 3.5, 3.0 - 9/9/09
Firefox 3.5.3 and 3.0.14 fix three critical vulnerabilities that could make a computer insecure. Read the article >> |
Report finds fake antivirus on the rise - 7/29/09
Malware posing as antivirus software is spreading fast with tens of millions of computers infected each month, according to a report to be released on Wednesday from PandaLabs. Read the article >> |
Vulnerabilities Archive>> |
How I nearly got scammed on Facebook - 4/7/11
A cautionary tale that may save you a few hundred--or a few thousand--dollars next time you get a message pleading for help. Read the article. |
Phishing scam masquerades as Adobe upgrade - 3/31/11
Phishers use all kinds of come-ons to lure their victims. But one persistent piece of spam tries to trick people by offering an upgrade to Adobe Acrobat. Read the article. |
Massive iTunes phishing attack - 10/5/10
Apple’s popular iTunes platform has become a major target for hackers looking to steal credit card data from the service’s millions of users. Victims receive a cleverly-crafted e-mail informing them they have made an expensive purchase on iTunes. Read the article. |
FAQ: Recognizing phishing e-mails - 11/17/09
Here's a great article on how to recognize phishing e-mails. It's from Cnet.com and it covers the definition of phishing, examples of attacks, what you should look for in an e-mail, and how you can avoid them. Read the article. |
Phishing Library >> |
Foreclosure Rescue Scams
- 04/21/09
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim. Foreclosure rescue scams target homeowners facing foreclosure, particularly if they are equity-richbut cash-poor. Rescue scams cost consumersthousands of dollars and, often, their most valuableasset — their homes. Read the article from the OTS. |
You Have the Power to Stop Identity Theft
Consumer guidance on how to stop electronic identity theft. Read more >> |
5 Tips for Protecting Your Checking Account
A nice brief article from the Federal Reserve Board. Read the article >> |
Tips to Prevent Identity Theft
New statistics indicate less identity fraud. Advice on how to prevent unauthorized access to personal information is also discussed. More>>
General Fraud Info Archive>> |
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