Recent Scam Alert: Government Imposter Scam Involving Threats of Arrest by ‘Sheriff’

September 23, 2025

Attorney General Dave Sunday has issued a warning to Pennsylvania residents about a rising government imposter scam that involves a spoofed phone number and threats of arrest by individuals claiming to be from the “sheriff’s office.” Scammers are using these tactics to instill fear and pressure victims into making immediate payments to avoid alleged legal […]

Don’t Let Precious Metal Scams Fool You

August 15, 2025

Precious metal scams are on the rise, targeting investors with fake gold, bogus deals, and clever tricks. These schemes are widespread—in 2024, authorities reported over $126 million in losses from gold bar scams.* Scammers prey on the promise of safe, stable investments to steal life savings and leave victims empty-handed. Before you buy gold or […]

July 2025 Security Newsletter

July 18, 2025

Topics include: Latest types of phishing scams: how they work and tips to protect yourself and how to spot phishing emails by 5 red flags.

Text Scam Trend Alert – “Toll Fees Unpaid”

June 25, 2025

The latest SMSishing trend (SMS text) is sending texts to people demanding payment for unpaid toll fees or legal enforcement will result. Here is an example: Smishing is a type of cyberattack where scammers use SMS (text messages) to deceive individuals into revealing personal information or downloading malicious software. Please be on the lookout for […]

May 2025 Security Newsletter

May 16, 2025

Topics include: Top scams of the summer to be on the look out for and helpful tips to protect yourself.

FMFCU March 2025 Security Newsletter

March 21, 2025

Topics include: Generative AI Voice cloning scams – what are the signs and how to protect yourself. Also, we show you how to avoid becoming the target of AI investment scams.