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P2P/Zelle Scams – How They Work

April 25, 2022

Digital payment platforms are becoming the more popular, quick, and convenient way to send money. As the use of P2P apps, such as Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle, continues to rise, unfortunately, so do the scams. Fraudsters are becoming more clever with their scam tactics in order to fool victim’s into giving up their cash […]

Delaware County Launches Free Fraud Software to Help Fight Property Fraud

April 19, 2022

The Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Office is now offering a free property fraud protection tool, called FraudSleuth®. The purpose of this tool is to provide Delaware County property owners with automatic alerts to help safeguard against property fraud.* What is FraudSleuth®? FraudSleuth® is a software-based monitoring tool that alerts property owners when any document—such […]

Latest Scams- Ukrainian War Donations

April 1, 2022

The world has been responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with an outpouring of support for Ukrainians. However, scammers are taking advantage of people’s desire to help. There’s no shortage of legitimate charities raising money online to help refugees. The best way to reach them is to type their URL directly into your browser or […]

Be Aware of Fraudulent Phone Calls Claiming to be from FMFCU

February 21, 2022

We currently have reports of fraudulent phone calls being received by our members coming from what appears to be our Member Service Center number (610-325-5100) or some of our branch locations. Members are not receiving a text message or email first– it’s a direct call. The caller is stating there are fraudulent charges being attempted […]

‘SIM Swap’ Scams on the Rise

February 16, 2022

The F.B.I. has issued a warning about the growing number of “SIM swap” scams that essentially steal someone’s cellphone number to hack their personal data. In 2021 alone, the FBI received 1,611 SIM-swapping complaints, with adjusted losses totaling more than $68 million.* A “SIM swap” scam occurs when a criminal acquires a mobile phone’s SIM […]

Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert

February 14, 2022

Both credit freezes and fraud alerts can help reduce your risk of identity theft, but which is right for you?* A credit freeze locks down your credit. While a credit freeze is in place, access is restricted to your credit report, and no one, including yourself, is able to open a new credit account. A […]