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Recently, there have been
multiple "Phishing” scams that were initiated via email sent to both the
general public and to some credit union members that appeared to be from
NCUA. This false email asked for the recipient to click on a link
to verify their account registration. If the recipient proceeded to do
so, the link directed them to a false website and asked for their credit
union account number and PIN.
NCUA was alerted to this scam over the weekend. The website was
shut down this morning. However, you should be aware that these
types of fraudulent schemes have a habit of reappearing in a same or
similar fashion.
If any of your members responded to this or a similar email and provided
any confidential account information, they may notify your credit union
of the scheme. Your credit union should assist members in changing
their account’s PIN, as well as any other action you think necessary to
protect their account. You may also want to consider warning
your members of this and other similar schemes.
For more information, including how your members can report this crime,
go to
http://www.cybercrime.gov.
You may also contact the NCUA Fraud Hotline at 1-800-827-9650.
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