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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about text message scams.

Beware of Text Message Scams

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about text message scams.

The FTC found that fake bank fraud alerts were the most common text message scam reported in their study. The study also revealed that many popular financial text scams pretend to be from reputable banks and credit unions like TEGFCU.

In 2022, the FTC listed the top five text message scams. They provided examples of how scammers create deceptive messages to trick people. In 2022, text message scams caused consumers to lose $330 million, which is over twice the amount reported in 2021. The number of reports regarding …

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 …

postal mail theft

Postal Mail Theft

Protect yourself from USPS mail theft

If you live in Hudson Valley, it’s time to get on the defensive regarding mail theft. With rising reports of statements, packages, letters, and other important documents going unchecked due to a significant increase in mail thefts across the state, this is not something NY residents can afford to ignore. From unscrupulous individuals stealing mail right out of people’s mailboxes to sophisticated corporate schemes involving employee fraud and identity theft, unfortunately, anyone receiving or sending mail could be at risk for experiencing a violation of their privacy – and possibly even having their financial information compromised.

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Keep yourself safe from scams and fraud

Keep Yourself Safe from Scams and Fraud

Scams targeting people often play on their trust. We want to empower you to spot the latest scams and know a fraud when you see it. We are seeing an increase in phishing telephone scams involving fraudsters posing as members of a technology department, fraud department, utility, or government entity.

TEG is committed to keeping your personal and account information secure. We will never contact you via phone, e-mail, or text message to ask for your account number, social security number, or password. However, if you initiate a call to us, we will ask for some identifying information before we …

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How Can I Protect Myself from Payment App Scams

Q: I love the convenience of payment apps, like Cash App and Venmo, but I’ve heard there’s been an increase in scams being pulled off within these apps. How can I continue to use my payment apps without compromising my safety?

A: Payment apps offer users the ability to effortlessly send payments to friends, making it easy to split the tab at a shared meal, buy a present for a mutual friend and quickly pay back a small loan. Unfortunately, though, scammers are using these apps to cheat people out of their money.

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