Phishing Scam Videos From The FTC

The Federal Trade Commission has released three videos to illustrate how folks try to phish you for your personal information.  This information may seem a little goofy but people are still falling for these phishing scams.  Click on the picture above to view the videos.

 

 

Debit Card Skimming

Remember, a debit card is like a blank check.

Make sure to hide PIN numbers when using a debit card.

Use a complicated PIN number.

NEVER leave a PIN number in a wallet or purse. 30% of ID theft comes from stolen wallets and purses. Thieves find PIN numbers written on a piece of paper.

If your debit card is lost or stolen report it immediately.

Avoid using isolated ATM’s. If something seems out of place with the ATM, for example: a strange looking device attached to it, something attached to the card slot or a person lurking nearby, do not use that ATM.

Fraud Prevention Absolutes

DFCU IT Manager, Jim Dowdle, submits his computer fraud & secuity tips to benefit our membership

• No one you have never met will ever offer you a share of millions of dollars
• No one buying something from you will send you a check in excess of the purchase price and request the difference be returned to them
• Free is free, you never have to pay for something you won
• Dannemora Federal Credit Union already has your account information. We won’t call to ask for it and NO we never know your personal identification number.
• If it sounds too good to be true – IT IS!