Guarding Against Scams: Protecting Family and Friends from Fake Calls and Texts

Financial scams can happen any time. Use this guide to have conversations with family and friends about how to proactively protect against scams through texts and calls (UN)Official Caller What would you do if you get a call that appears to be from your bank, law enforcement or a company you may know and you […]

Victim of Fraud? Here are Your Next Steps.

Falling victim to fraud can be a harrowing experience – it’s sometimes difficult to know where to begin when it comes to addressing it. If you believe you’ve been scammed or defrauded, it’s crucial to act quickly to protect your personal information and finances. Here are some recommended steps to help you move forward: Secure […]

Fraud Awareness: Social Engineering and the Art of Deception

I’ve heard it said that we as humans, are trusting and averse to conflict. While we can’t say that’s true of all people, fraudsters who focus on these vulnerabilities have been known to be successful. Even so, sometimes their methods require more sophisticated levels of psychological manipulation. Enter this article’s topic:  Social Engineering.  Social engineers (or “Attackers”) manipulate individuals […]

Be Aware of Online Dating Scams

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are trying online dating for the first time. Unfortunately, scammers are looking to take advantage of that. Especially during Valentine’s Day and the season of love, singles looking to make that special love connection via an online dating app need to be particularly aware of online romance scams. MatchGroup, […]

Be More Diligent Than Ever

In April of 2020, I created a procedure to help GBFCU employees report fraud incidents with our members. As of December 31st, 2021, 228 claims and cases have been closed.  As the COVID-19 pandemic began, I am glad that we started this initiative and finally created a department that can manage the tasks associated with […]

Watch Out for Fraud This Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But as you begin your holiday shopping and party prepping, scammers are ready to take advantage of the season by scouring the internet for ways to steal your personal information and make it…not so wonderful. Stay alert and watch out for these common forms of fraud as […]