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The last thing anyone wants to face is a scam. Now more than ever before, scammers are becoming more sophisticated, often posing as trusted organizations like Champion Credit Union to exploit the trust you place in us. The good news is, you have the power to protect yourself and help your loved ones from this happening! How can this be done? By staying informed and being vigilant. Read these four tips below to help you and your loved ones stay safe from every-day scams.
1. Champion Credit Union Will Never Ask for Sensitive Information
One of the easiest ways to spot a scam is to remember this: Champion Credit Union will never ask for your Digital Banking credentials, authorization codes, or other sensitive information via phone, email, or text. If someone claiming to be from Champion Credit Union requests these details from you, it’s a scam—plain and simple. Learn more here. The best way to avoid having your information falling into the wrong hands is to not give it out. Scammers know you trust Champion Credit Union, which is why they try to impersonate us. If you’re ever in doubt, call us directly from our phone number listed on our website to verify.
2. Watch Out for Suspicious Links
Scams often come in the form of emails or texts urging you to click on links that lead to fake websites. These sites look legitimate but are designed to steal your information. DO NOT click on any link unless you’re absolutely sure it’s safe. Instead, visit our the official website by typing in the URL yourself. Scammers will often imitate organizations, so take that extra few seconds to verify. It could save you from a world of stress and financial loss.
3. Strengthen Your Digital Armor with Strong Passwords
Using the same password across accounts is like leaving your front door unlocked—it’s an open invitation for trouble. Once scammers crack one password, they’ll try it on your other accounts. To fix this, create strong, unique passwords for every account and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever possible. Having a strong, unique password for every account is difficult to remember, so use a password manager that keeps your passwords all in one secure place.
4. Stay Informed and Share The Latest Tips
Scammers don’t just target you—they aim for your loved ones too. Sharing what you know can make all the difference in protecting the people who matter most.
What can you do? Follow Champion Credit Union on social media and check our website for updates on the latest scams and security tips. Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting your hard-earned money. Imagine your parents receiving a text asking for their account information, but because you have been sharing the latest tips with them, they know to avoid that scam and you have just helped your parents stay safe from fraud. By sharing these tips and our posts on social media, you’re creating a ripple effect of security within your community and beyond!
Take a moment to share these tips with your loved ones and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to stay up to date on the latest tips—it could save someone from becoming the next scam victim.