How many times a month do you fill ‘er up? It’s a mindless chore, but did you know it can also be the beginning of a financial nightmare? Gas pump skimming is an old crime that’s made a comeback – and your debit card may be at risk.
News & Updates
Beware of Tax Scams!
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They're at it again! Every year, tax season brings a fresh crop of scammers with yet another way to con you out of your money – and sanity. The IRS and the FTC are both warning the public about a series of tax-related scams to be wary of during this busy and stressful time.
Beware of Business Scams
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How much would you pay for the opportunity to work from home and earn six figures in less than 90 days? That's exactly what the Digital Altitude company promised: They said you'd just pay for training and coaching, and then you'd be shown how to pull in the big bucks with almost no effort. Thousands of people jumped at the chance and signed up for the courses.
Beware of Intel Patch Scams
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Last month, the media was thrown into a frenzy with the shocking news that millions of processors throughout the world were vulnerable to hackers. The problems, known as Spectre and Meltdown, lie within the core hardware of computers and smartphones, making them nearly impossible to fix or replace.
What The Data Breaches At Uber And PayPal Tell Us
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As our digital world expands, so does cyber crime. Two companies that recently experienced major data breaches are Uber and PayPal. Chances are, you've done business with one or both of these companies. To protect yourself against these and future breaches, arm yourself with knowledge and good habits.
Protecting Yourself Against Card Cracking Scams
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In a recent scam targeting cash-strapped millennials, fraudsters are once again cashing in on people's naivety and goodwill. Only this time they're using social media to make it happen.
How To Protect Yourself From ID Theft
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Chances are, you or someone you know has had their identity stolen at one point or another. It can be expensive, stressful and extremely complicated to recover from. Here are seven ways to help protect yourself and your most important data from identity thieves.
Charging Your Phone In Public? Watch That Port!
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Smartphones have become a ubiquitous part of our lives. Even if it's just there in case of emergencies, having a charged cellphone can provide a serious sense of security. That's why, when the battery meter starts to tick down, a cold sense of panic rises in your stomach.
Beware of Email Scams
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Beware of a phishing scam involving a fake USCCU email account. If you receive any emails claiming to be from US, make sure the email address matches usccu.org, and not something else.
Beware of Banking Scams
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Scammers never take a break. They’re always dreaming up ways to con you out of your money. Recently, there’s been a significant uptick in scams involving checking accounts at many financial institutions.