The Latest on Scammers Offering Student Loan Forgiveness

October 4, 2022

Scammers are circling back after the recent announcement of the one-time federal student loan debt relief plan. With the application for debt relief rolling out any day now, it is important to make sure you are getting information directly from the Department of Education.   What to Look Out for in the Latest Student Loan […]

VISA Purchase Alerts

September 24, 2022

   FMFCU strongly recommends signing up for this great feature from our partnership with VISA. Know where your money is going! Get a text or email when using your VISA card in near real-time.   Alerts include: when your card is used outside the United States when a purchase is made online or by […]

SMiShing Attacks

August 31, 2022

Most people are aware of phishing – or email scams – but they may not realize scammers can also target them with deceptive text messages sent to their smart devices. The term,”smishing” is a mashup of SMS, which stands for “short message service.” A smishing scam message may seem like it’s coming from the credit […]

As Prices Rise, Stay Alert for Scams

August 26, 2022

With the rising prices of groceries, housing, and many other necessities, many are looking for ways to cut costs. However, scammers are taking notice as people worry about how high prices are impacting their budgets. How it Works* Scammers may say: They are from the government and are giving away grant money for home repairs […]

Be on the Lookout for Online Back-To-School Shopping Scams

August 24, 2022

Back-to-school season can be stressful for many kids and their parents. When it comes to back-to-school shopping, many people like the convenience of purchasing these items online. However, it is important to be wary of fake websites or unusual issues with your order. If not cautious when placing orders, becoming the victim of these scams […]

Utility Scammers Now Demanding Cryptocurrency Payments

August 17, 2022

Scammers continue to be successful by posing as utility companies. They lure customers into sending money for their utility bill – usually a large amount- with the threat of cutting off the service if not sent. With it being the heat of summer, scammers have been specifically threatening to shut off power as a scare […]