Tips To Fight Fraud

Fighting fraud is an ongoing battle…and as an accountholder, you’re the most powerful weapon against it!

Here are 15 quick, easy steps you can take to help identify and prevent fraud:

• Close all unused card accounts.

• Review your credit report frequently.

• Review all monthly statements for fraudulent activity.

• Keep your personal records in a secure location.

• Destroy all pre-approved applications.

• Don’t provide account numbers over the phone unless

you’re sure of the caller’s identity.

• Do not provide personal information on solicitations.

• Know when to expect new cards, and report immediately

if they’re not received.

• Carry only the cards you use frequently, and don’t write

your PIN on your card.

• Keep a list of account numbers and lost/stolen contact

numbers in a safe location.

• Do not leave your card(s) with another person.

• Use one card for online purchases and keep a record

of all transactions.

• When providing information online, make sure the

website is secure.

• Pick up mail promptly and report any mail theft to a

local postal inspector.

• When traveling, inform your credit union and ask the

post office to hold your mail.