Last week, multiple news outlets reported about an East Machias man that was arrested for robbery and for trying to pass counterfeit money. According to…

Imagine receiving a letter in the mail from what appears to be a local law enforcement agency claiming that you have been accused of a…

Today’s consumers are increasingly at risk for fraud. Sophisticated scammers are taking advantage of every opportunity they can leverage to trick people into sharing information,…

Today’s highly-digital world establishes ample conveniences for day-to-day life—but it also opens the door to even more security risks and threats, especially in the world…

With the constant uptick in fraudulent activity, our League is dedicated to keeping an eye on the most used and newest scams across our state…

On June 4, Jilenne Gunther, the National Director of AARP’s BankSafe Initiative, joined the League at a Town Hall to discuss her organization’s innovative program…

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is happening tomorrow, June 15. We invite your credit union to join our League in educating members about elder…

New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that Best Buy/Geek Squad, Amazon, and PayPal are the companies people report scammers impersonate most often. When…

Fraudsters are ever-evolving and deceptively clever in their attempts to obtain members’ money and personal information. For many tellers and frontline staff, this means their…

Despite our industry’s best efforts, scammers are not going away any time soon. If anything, there appears to be a constant uptick in the number…

We know that protecting your credit union and members against fraud is your top priority. The latest addition to our Fraud Prevention Resources hub is…

Especially at this time of year with so many purchasing holiday gifts, holiday scams are even more prevalent. Educate members on ways to prevent online…

At this time of year, when spending is high and financial activity is nearly constant from purchasing gifts and enjoying local events full of holiday…

Has your credit union participated in AARP’s innovative BankSafe program to help your staff identify the signs of financial exploitation? If 80% of your frontline…

Unfortunately, credit unions across the state are not seeing a decrease in the number of fraud attacks on their members. However, collectively and independently, we…

This October will mark the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a time to bring attention to online threats, as well as the steps people can take…

Finding an apartment that meets all of someone’s needs is no easy task. There can be barriers that make it difficult for people to settle…

Consumers are getting more and more comfortable traveling again post-pandemic. However, travelers may not be aware of other risks present while planning a trip—including scams…

Fraudsters and scammers are ever-evolving and deceptively clever in their attempts to obtain peoples’ money and personal information. To help members safeguard themselves against financial…

The August 24 edition of the Kennebec Journal includes a guest editorial from Maine State Treasurer Henry Beck that outlines steps we can all take to…