Phishing ALERT
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (3/28/13) – The National Credit Union Administration has warned of a new phishing scam using the agency’s name in an attempt to obtain consumer
This sign, displayed at all credit unions, informs members that their savings are insured by the NCUA. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The scammers have set up an automated message, claiming to be from the NCUA, which erroneously informs consumers that their debit card has been deactivated. The consumer is then instructed to press 1 on their phone, and enter their 16 digit account number, to reactivate their card.
Consumers should be aware this is not a call from NCUA, and if they receive it, should notify NCUA’s Fraud Hotline, toll-free, at 800-827-9650 or 703-518-6550 in the Washington, D.C., area, the agency said.
The NCUA provides fraud alerts, and avoidance and detection resources, on the ncua.gov fraud information center.
For more, use the resource link.
http://www.cuna.org/Stay-Informed/News-Now/Washington/NCUA-Alert-Warns-Of-Phishing-Scam/
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