Fraud Facts
You’re Not the Only One Who Wants Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check – What to Watch Out For
As many of you know, Coronavirus stimulus checks will soon be arriving across the country and there are a few things the Federal Trade Commission and we cPort want you to be on alert for, so you don’t fall victim to a scam. There is no need to ‘sign up’ or give your personal info:…
Read MoreProtect Yourself Against Fraud During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As concern for the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to grow people are desperate to find reliable information about the disease and what steps they should be taking for support. Unfortunately, in times of uncertainty like these, scammers will try to take advantage of trusting individuals. In fact, fraudsters have already begun to target people looking to…
Read MoreSpecial 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 MoreFraud Facts: “Suspicious Debit Card Activity” Fraudulent Notifications
We’re launching Fraud Facts, a monthly member education series, to help you defend yourself against fraud. We’ll highlight common types of scams in order to help you identify a fraudster, and let you know what to do if you think you’ve fallen victim to scam. At cPort, we are always here to help – please…
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