FMFCU Security Newsletter – October 2025 Edition
October 6, 2025Topics include: Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Four simple habits to staying cyber safe, and how to recognize and spot red flags in the latest trending scams.
Recent Scam Alert: Government Imposter Scam Involving Threats of Arrest by ‘Sheriff’
September 23, 2025Attorney 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 […]
Beware of Imposter Scams: How to Recognize and Protect Yourself
September 15, 2025As scams continue to vary and increase, imposter scams remain the most prevalent and financially harmful. Imposter scams take many forms, but all share a basic premise: a scammer posing as someone you trust and persuades to send money or give out personal, financial information in order to obtain the money themselves. How Imposter […]
Don’t Let Precious Metal Scams Fool You
August 15, 2025Precious 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 […]
Text Scam Trend Alert – “Toll Fees Unpaid”
June 25, 2025The 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, 2025Topics include: Top scams of the summer to be on the look out for and helpful tips to protect yourself.