With the government shutdown still underway, many Mainers are facing uncertainty—from delayed paychecks to questions about benefits and services. During challenging times like these, our…

Fraudsters are ever evolving and deceptively clever in their attempts to obtain money and personal information. Maine credit unions are committed to providing members with…

October is Fraud Awareness Month in Somerset County, and local credit unions can get involved! The Somerset Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)—in collaboration with AARP and…

Maine Credit Unions has released a powerful new Statewide Awareness Campaign video to warn Mainers—especially older adults—about the alarming rise in fraud. Drawing on the…

As the aftermath of the devastating flooding in Texas continues to capture the attention of the nation, people are looking for ways to support those…

There has been recent coverage of a significant data breach that has impacted approximately 16 billion login credentials across 30 databases. Facebook, Google, and Apple…

Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, AARP announced last week the release of its new BankSafe Dementia Hub. Built for frontline teams, the Hub…

With imposter fraud on the rise, new security measures are being implemented to prevent criminals from cashing in on the convenience of Shared Branching. Starting…

This edition of the Financial Literacy Blog covers what deed fraud is, how to protect your information, and what to do if you fall victim to…

On April 1, the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning to property owners and real estate agents about the…

The League is pleased to share that new Statewide Awareness Campaign videos have been released across various platforms and media outlets. The new ads focus…

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…