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Scam Alert – Members Beware – Telephone and Text Scams

Please be aware of a phishing telephone scam that some credit unions across the country are reporting more frequently. Members are receiving phone calls from fraudsters posing as a credit union employee, who tell them that their account has been compromised or that their credit/debit card will be or has been deactivated due to inactivity or for other various reasons.

Scammers are duplicating the phone numbers of financial institutions so the call appears to be coming from a legitimate source. The person making the call requests personal information or card data to verify ownership of the account before the account …

Beware of Online Quiz Scams

Beware of Online Quiz Scams

Online quizzes are a fun way to pass the time and test your knowledge, but they can also be a way for scammers to steal your personal information. In recent years, online quiz scams have become more prevalent, posing a risk to anyone who takes the bait. Here are some things to look for to protect yourself from online quiz scams.

How online quiz scams work

Online quiz scams typically work by asking you to answer a series of questions about yourself, such as your name, address, phone number, and date of birth. These questions may seem harmless, but they …

Home Warranty Scams

Home Warranty Scams

Home warranty scams are rising. with millions of dollars lost to fraudsters each year. These scams can take many forms, but they all share one common goal: stealing your money.

Scammers often pretend to be from companies you know and trust. For example, TEG Federal Credit Union members have reported receiving an unexpected letter from Helping Hand Home Warranty telling them their home warranty is about to expire.

The credit union’s name on the letter makes it misleadingly look like it comes from a legitimate business, and naturally, recipients might be confused and concerned. Make sure you read the fine …

Zelle Safety

How to Use Zelle to Safely Send Money

Zelle® is a fast, safe, and easy way to send and receive money with people you trust, like your babysitter, coworkers, fellow PTA mom, or your son’s soccer coach. Whether you just enrolled with Zelle® or have been an active user for a while, there are a few tips you should always keep in mind to ensure you are being safe when sending money.

Only send money to those you trust

At TEGFCU, Zelle® should only be used with friends, family, and others you trust. Why? Because you can’t cancel a payment once it’s been sent if the recipient is …

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