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.