Identity Fraud
Protect Your Financial Information: Beware of Mobile Text Scams
In today’s digital world, your financial security is more important than ever. Recently, we have noticed a significant increase in the number of mobile text scams being circulated. These messages often attempt to deceive recipients by disguising as a financial institution. The message may ask you to verify a recent debit card transaction or might…
Read MoreAvoid Holiday Shopping Scams This Year
Every year around the holidays we like to provide our members with some help to avoid online shopping scams. This year is no different, especially with the uptick in COVID-related fraud. As is with every year, scammers are becoming even more advanced in their techniques to try and fool you into divulging personal information. Since…
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 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 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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