Posts by Sophia Giancotti
Special Edition of Fraud Facts: Online Holiday Shopping Scam Guide
It’s that time of the year to shop for special gifts for loved ones! For many, that shopping occurs online. Fraudsters like to take advantage of this and target shoppers entering personal and financial information on the web. So, while you’re looking for the best deals this season, be on high alert for holiday shopping scams. Here…
Read MoreFraud Facts: The Importance of Protecting One-Time Passcodes
Protecting Your Account Information In order to better protect the privacy and confidentiality of our member’s account information, cPort Credit Union uses a security method called Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). There are several types of MFA options – cPort commonly utilizes a one-time passcode (OTP). With OTP, a single use code is generated and sent directly to the…
Read MoreFraud Facts: How to Avoid Online Sales Scams
Identifying a Scam – Common Themes in Online Sales Scams: Buyer’s payment is more than the agreed price and asks you to return funds. This likely means the payment they have given you is fake and want you to return your real money to them. Seller or Buyer is too busy or not able to meet in…
Read More8 Budget Tips for the Holiday Season!
It can be so easy to overspend during the holiday season. We’re here to offer 8 tips on how to spend responsibly this holiday season.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Postcard Scams
Unfortunately, postcard scams are a common form of financial crime across the country. Being aware of scammers’ tactics can help you to avoid being a victim of a scam.
Read MoreEnhanced Debit Card Fraud Protection
COMING SOON: Enhanced Debit Card Fraud Protection cPort is upgrading its debit card fraud prevention system! On Wednesday, August 21, cPort members will be invited via text message to opt in to receive transaction verifications through our new Enhanced Debit Card Fraud Protection. Now, if our fraud monitoring systems flags an unusual transaction on your…
Read MoreHow to protect yourself from tax refund fraud!
It’s that time of year again, tax return season. Over the next few months, fraudsters will be looking to steal tax refunds from thousands of people– don’t let it happen to you!
Read MoreHow to Avoid Phone Scams
Unfortunately, phone scams are a common form of financial crime in Maine and across the country. Phone scammers can use many different angles to try to get your account information. Being aware of their tactics can help to avoid being a victim of a phone scam.
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