~ Email
Scams ~
There have been a number of recent email scams targeting the Philadelphia
area. These emails are an attempt to obtain personal account information
from consumers. We want to ensure our members that Bucks First
Federal Credit Union does not send email to anyone who is not a
Bucks First FCU member, and will never solicit personal information
via email or mail. If you receive an email that appears to
be from Bucks First, but are the least bit unsure, please call
the Credit Union to verify. Any fraudulent emails should be reported
to the Credit Union and deleted from your system. If you have any
questions or concerns related to email scams, please feel free
to contact Bucks First at 215.788.5270 or
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~ ID Theft/Scams ~
Click
Here To Learn More About ID Theft
Online Security Quiz
 Wouldn’t it be nice to have our own Information
Technology expert to keep a watch over our home computer? Most
home computer users are left on their own when it comes to trying
to keep their computers safe. It takes good practices and awareness
to keep your home computer safe from outside hackers. Bucks First
Federal Credit Union along with Digital Defense offers some helpful
hints for online security. Take a few moments to read and complete
the Online Security Quiz by clicking the link below, print it out,
and bring it to a branch near you. We will give you a FREE gift
for educating yourself, it’s that important.
Read the report and Take the Quiz
Don't Be
an On-line Victim:
How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams
Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes
in the United States, and has ranked as one of the top consumer
concerns for the past several years. The Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC) has produced a multimedia presentation to
help consumers protect themselves from identity theft. The presentation
provides information on steps consumers should take to secure
their computer and protect themselves from identity theft, as
well as actions consumers should take if they become a victim
of identity theft.
The Presentation is on the FDIC’s Web site
at: http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/guard/index.html
REPORT SUSPICIOUS
ACTIVITY
Please do not email personal
financial information. Email is not a secure method of online communication.
It is Bucks First FCU's policy to never ask for personal information
via email. If you receive an email that looks like it's from Bucks
First FCU requesting personal financial information, it may be
fraudulent - a "phishing"
scam. Report suspicious activity to Bucks First FCU immediately.
To report specific information on your Bucks First FCU account,
please call us at 215.788.5270 to ensure security of your information.
Forward emails you suspect of "phishing" scams to the Federal
Trade Commission. The FTC is the government agency responsible
for laws governing identity theft and related fraudulent activity.
FTC
Alert – Avoid Becoming A Victim Of “Phishing”
Scams
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