#FraudFridays Practice Safe Online Shopping: Only shop on secure websites with HTTPS encryption and a 🔒 padlock symbol in the address bar. Use your Valley Credit Union Debit Mastercard® or credit card for added fraud protection.
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🚨 Scam alert! 🚨
Scammers are sending text messages claiming to be from the CRA about the Canada Carbon Rebate. The CRA will not use text messages or instant messages to start a conversation about your taxes, benefits, or My Account.
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#FraudFridays Monitor your transactions. Setting up alerts is one of the easiest ways to stay on top of the money that goes in and out of your accounts/cards. Add your email and mobile phone for alerts.
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#FraudFridays Keep it to yourself! Even with family members, it is important not to share your account information and passwords.
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Ek loan scam se just bacha! mujhe call aya ki sirf mere liye loan de denge vo bhi no interest rate I wanted to be sarcastic but decided to just hang up and block the number. Spread the word guys and save others from falling for such scams #BeScamSmart #fakeloankadangerzone
#FraudFridays Mortgage security. Take advantage of our secure mortgage application process. Your loan officer will communicate with you using a secure DocuSign process or meet with you in-person, keeping your personal information confidential. #ValleyCU #GetCyberSafe #BeScamSmart
#FraudFridays Choose a trustworthy internet browser. They're not all equal when it comes to security. These web browsers; Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are generally considered safe. #ValleyCU #QuickTips #GetCyberSafe #BeScamSmart
#FraudFridays Smart home (and office) tech is popular. Consider regularly changing your router/network name, and avoid using personal location-related information as this name is public. For example, avoid names like 'Janes Printer 246 Street' #ValleyCU #GetCyberSafe #BeScamSmart
Slow down before you act on an unexpected text. Acting too quick can give scammers unintentional access to your bank accounts.
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#FraudFridays Information can leak out when messages pop up on your screen. You can secure your phone with these two actions: Never show notification previews unless your phone is unlocked, and reduce the screen lock timeout to 30 seconds. #ValleyCU #GetCyberSafe #BeScamSmart
#FraudFridays Cleaning your house this weekend? Clean your app library! Uninstall apps you don't use. They take up space on your phone, many of them track your location (& other things), and they can leak data even when not in use. #ValleyCU #QuickTips #GetCyberSafe #BeScamSmart
Just narrowly dodged a loan scam! Got a call promising me a loan with zero interest rates, exclusively for me. 😂 Instead of being sarcastic, I chose to hang up and number. Let's spread awareness and protect others from falling into such traps. #BeScamSmart #FakeLoanDangerZone
We are noticing an increase in reporting related to misleading home services and equipment. Victims are being contacted through ads on social media, telemarketing calls or through door-to-door sales persons. For more information: antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/scams-fraudes/… #kNOwfraud #BeScamSmart
#FraudFridays Monitor your statements. Regularly review your bank statements, credit card bills, and financial transactions. Look for any unfamiliar charges or suspicious activity, as these could be signs of identity theft.
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🚨 Beware #businessowners ! Watch out for phishing emails posing as #QuickBooksOnline . #Scammers are targeting businesses with a fake invoice claiming that your credit card has already been charged for subscription.
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#FraudFridays Keep account info current for timely notifications. Toggle on alerts. Keeping your account information updated with your current phone numbers and email addresses is a security feature. Get notified promptly.
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