Tri-Lakes Federal Credit Union

Internet Safety

Be aware of new scams.

Always Stop, Look and Call
before responding to suspicious emails.

Fraudulent email alert from CUNA: http://www.cuna.org/initiatives/internet_fraud.html

Be aware of fraudulent e-mails.

The information contained below is not an exhaustive list.

An email is probably fraudulent if the message contains the following:

Comes from a financial institution where you do not have an account
Advertises a service you have never used;
Contains misspellings or poor grammar;
Asks you to update personal information online and provides a link;
Claims your service will be suspended or cancelled unless you update your information;
Comes from a foreign country, particularly foreign lotteries;
Wants you to send money overseas;
Offers to send more money than your asking purchase price if you wire the rest back;
Notifies you that you won a lottery or contest you never entered; or
Demands action to be taken by a specific date, usually within a few days.

Possible Subject Lines:

Credit Card Blocked;
Multiple Password Failures;
Update Your Personal Account
Information;
Urgent Billing Update;
Your Account Could Be Suspended.

Just a Reminder:

Neither Tri-Lakes Federal Credit Union nor any legitimate financial institution will ever send you e-mails requesting your credit union user name, password, personal identification number (PIN) or any other personal identity information such as an account number or Social Security number.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 518-891-1666.

Internet and email scams are becoming more commonplace each day. It can be difficult to know what is legitimate and what is not. The links below offer information and help.

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft	Internet Safety Tips
Avoid Being Phished	Protecting Yourself from Internet Fraud

The links below will take you to external websites. The information provided by each of these services is the sole responsibility of the entity providing the information. The links to each entity is for the convenience of our members.
Tri-Lakes Federal Credit Union makes no representation, warranty, or endorsement regarding the accuracy of the information provided. Any warranties or representations expressed or implied are hereby disclaimed in their entirety.

NCUA (National Credit Union Association) - Fraud alerts, consumer information.

OnGuard Online - OnGuardOnline provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.

The FTC's Identity Theft Site - This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.

Shield Yourself from Swindles - Informative article.

Anti-Phishing Working Group - The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is the global pan-industrial and law enforcement association focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming and email spoofing of all types.

page updated: 1-28-09