Be Safe Shopping Online
Online shopping is more prevalent than ever. Make sure to do everything you can to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime: Secure mobile devices and computers. Keep the operating system and application software updated/patched on all of your computers and mobile...
Got a call about fraud activity on your bank account? It could be a scammer
By Terri Miller, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Did someone supposedly spot criminal or fraud activity on your bank account? Did they offer to help “protect” your money by moving it from your bank, investment, or retirement account? Maybe they even asked you to...
Knowledge Is The Key To Combatting Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission received fraud reports from 2.6 million consumers in 2023. The most commonly reported scams were imposter scams, followed by online shopping issues and prize/sweepstake/lottery scams. At Armco Credit Union, imposter scams and tech support...
Did someone tell you to move or transfer your money? It could be a scam
By Alvaro Puig, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Many impersonation schemes start with a call about a routine problem, like suspicious activity in your Amazon account. But in a new twist, the story quickly takes a more serious turn when you’re told someone is using...
Scammers Hide Harmful Links In QR Codes To Steal Your Information
By Alvaro Puig, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC QR codes seem to be everywhere. You may have scanned one to see the menu at a restaurant or pay for public parking. And you may have used one on your phone to get into a concert or sporting event, or to board a...
