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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 are all doing our very best to supply members with important reminders and key resources for keeping their personal information and finances safe, protected, and private.
One tactic many consumers seem to forget about, usually because of the urgency imposed on them by the scammers, is that fraudsters often ask their targets not to communicate about the transaction with their financial institution. More specifically, they may lie and tell their victims that employees at their credit union/financial institution are under investigation with local law enforcement for fraud or embezzlement.
In examples like these, the scammer is attempting to create distance between their victim and those who could help them spot the signs of fraud, leading to a more favorable outcome for themselves. If the victim believes everything the scammer is saying and goes along with the financial demands they are making, the victim could lose everything.
To help your credit union’s fraud prevention efforts, our League has developed some sample social media copy and associated graphics on this topic. Room has been left on the graphics to add your own credit union’s logo alongside Maine Credit Unions’ logo.
You can also visit our Fraud Prevention Resources, or direct members to Maine Credit Unions’ Fraud Prevention Hub for more anti-fraud information and collateral.
Sample Social Media Copy
Facebook, LinkedIn:
Scams are on the rise. If anyone ever asks you to conduct a financial transaction and specifically tells you not to tell your credit union about it, do not listen to them and speak to your credit union immediately for assistance. Oftentimes, fraudsters will try to isolate you from those who can help you keep your personal information and finances exactly that – yours.
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Scams are on the rise. If anyone asks you to conduct a financial transaction & tells you not to tell your credit union, don’t listen. Speak to your credit union immediately. Fraudsters try to isolate you from those who help keep your personal info and finances exactly that-yours.
Sample Social Media Graphics (Right-click to download)
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