Consumer Tips
FRAUD ALERT Questions
If you can answer "YES" to any of the following questions, you may unknowingly be involved in a fraudulent transaction.
Have you sold an item such as a car, boat, or jewelry over the Internet or through classified ads? if so...
- Is the amount of the CHECK more than the item's selling price?
- Is the CHECK connected to communicating with someone via email?
- Is the CHECK drawn on a business or individual account that is different from the person buying your item or product?
- Has the buyer changed their mind and asked for CASH back?
Have you been informed that you were the winner of a LOTTERY that you did not enter, such as Canadian, Australian, El Gordo or El Mundo?
Have you been instructed to either "WIRE", "SEND", or "SHIP" MONEY, as soon as possible, to a large US city or to another country such as Canada, England, or Nigeria?
Have you been asked to PAY money to receive a deposit from another country such as Canada, England, or Nigeria?
Are you receiving PAY or a COMMISSION for facilitating a money transfer through your account?
Did you respond to an email requesting you to CONFIRM, UPDATE, or PROVIDE your account information?
If you have any concerns please alert us immediately. Call: (800) 479-7928 or visit any RCU Branch
