Financial Education
Fraud 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 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 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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