Fraud Resources

Armco CU Account Fraud

If your Armco Credit Union account has been compromised or frauded, please contact us immediately:

Call 724-284-2020.
Select option 8.

After hours, for a lost or stolen checkbook, select option 5 to leave a voicemail and we will contact you next business day.

Email Us

Contact@ArmcoCU.com or through the Online Banking or Mobile Banking message board.

Visit

Visit any Armco Credit Union branch in-person.

Armco CU Debit or Credit Card Fraud

  • For a lost or stolen Mastercard® Debit Card or Cashback Rewards Visa® Credit Card, please contact us immediately by calling a branch or emailing contact@ArmcoCU.com.
  • NOTE: Debit and credit cards can be disabled through Mobile Banking.
  • Obtain a new card immediately by visiting the Butler or Mars branch during regular business hours. To deter potential fraud, we are unable to mail instant issuance cards.
  • If you are unable to visit these branches, you must order a new card from our processor at https://www.armcocu.com/card-orders. The card arrive within 7-10 business days.

During business hours

Call 724-284-2020
Select option 2 to speak to our call center

After hours

Call 724-284-2020
Select option 2 and follow the prompts

Identity Theft Victim Checklist

One-third of Americans have experienced some form of attempted identity theft in their lifetime. Instances of fraud increased 70% from 2020 to 2022, according to the National Council on Identity Theft Protection.

The FTC suggests that if you are a victim to take these steps immediately:

Contact the companies where you know the fraud has occurred. This includes savings accounts, checking accounts and debit cards that have been tampered with or used fraudulently.

Place a fraud alert on your credit reports, by contacting one of the three credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian or TransUnion. That company must tell the other two.

File a complaint with the FTC. Reports can be made online or over the phone. Visit IdentityTheft.gov to get a personalized recovery plan.

File a report with law enforcement. Depending on the extent of the theft, you may want to contact law enforcement. Ask for a copy of the report or the report number.

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