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...
The Best Time to Buy Your Favorite Products
By: Credit Union National Association Stores and manufacturers like to offer deep discounts on certain popular products at specific times of the year. If you love a good sale (and who doesn’t?), time your purchases so you can take full advantage of these traditions....
Slow your scroll: Spot and avoid social media giveaway scams
By Terri Miller, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC You may have heard us say when you’re shopping online, check things out before checkout. The same advice applies to giveaways on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. Here’s why: One in four people who...
Secure Your Mobile Wallet
There are many mobile applications that allow you to carry out most of your personal finance transactions online and on the go. To keep your financial data safe, keep these security tips in mind: Enable a passcode/password on your phone. This will ensure that no one...
Safeguarding Seniors: Combatting Financial Scams with Vigilance
Elder financial scams are on the rise, with a nearly 50 percent increase in suspected fraud against seniors in 2023 (Thomson Reuters). It’s more important than ever to protect the older people in our lives from these innovative scammers. The #1 Elder Financial...
Searching for a job to work remotely? Avoid scams and identity theft
By: Gema de las Heras, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Found a job listing to telework as a Spanish translator or a data entry clerk with great benefits and pay? Scammers are impersonating real employers on legitimate platforms like ZipRecruiter and Indeed. When...
Life Change To-Do Lists
By: Credit Union National Association Friday, December 8, 2023 Life changes, such as getting married, divorced, having a child, or facing widowhood, require more than the subsequent emotional adjustment. These milestones also signal the need to review your financial...
Drop the fees and start enjoying free checking
By: Credit Union National Association Friday, December 8, 2023 There are roughly 10 different kinds of checking accounts available to consumers, like traditional, business, and rewards checking. But the kind that everyone likes is the one that is Free. These are...
Is That Really a Text From My Credit Union?
By CUNA and Armco Credit Union Friday, December 8, 2023 There has been a significant rise lately in phishing scams. These are text messages or emails that attempt to get your personal information. This rise is due in part to improvements in Artificial Intelligence...
