With the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), a scammer can now use AI to clone the voice of your loved one with only a short audio clip of their voice. A way this could be retrieved is simply from audio content posted online via social media. Once a scammer clones the voice, they will sound […]
What is Card Skimming? Card skimming is a method thieves use to collect data from the magnetic strip on a credit or debit card at the time it is being used during a transaction. Skimming involves a device that is illegally installed on machines to store and transfer card data. Card skimming devices are typically […]
FMFCU has been notified that some members are receiving emails from Xfinity with FMFCU’s email address as the sender. The email is asking to update payment information. DO NOT click on the link. It is fraudulent! Remember, if you ever have any doubt the email is invalid, log in directly to the retailer’s web […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to a number of different technologies that enable computers to sense, understand, act, and learn with human-like levels of intelligence. Due to AI technology, computers are able to perform a variety of advanced functions. Scammers are aware of the hype around AI and are using this hype to their advantage to […]
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning of a phishing scam targeting E-ZPass account holders. A text message claims to be from “PA Turnpike Toll Services” with an urgent request for your financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts and account balances. FMFCU has also been made aware that these texts might come from a phone […]
QR codes have become more popular because of their convenience. However, they are just as convenient for scammers. “Quishing” or QR Phishing is a new form of phishing that uses QR Codes to lure people to websites that can steal personal information. How the Scam Works: Scammer creates fake QR codes Once scanned, takes […]
