FMFCU has been informed of a new twist to FMFCU Imposter Calls: Using FaceTime. Members are first receiving a text that their account or debit card has been compromised. When the fraudster then calls pretending to be an FMFCU representative, the member is provided with a Security Access Code (SAC). Then, the fraudster requests to […]
In the past several months, check fraud through the mail continues to rise. It is important to understand the risks involved before choosing to send payments through the mail. Ways fraudsters are obtaining checks through the mail:* Fishing – an old-fashioned, but proven effective, method which they will attach something sticky to a weighted object […]
Social engineering is a commonly overlooked threat to cybersecurity. Tactics are used to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. Through this, attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems. Social engineering encompasses various tactics. These methods often rely on deception, urgency, or fear to prompt individuals to […]
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 […]
