Every month, Coast Central Credit Union’s fraud prevention team helps stop scams before members lose their hard-earned money. While these efforts save members tens of thousands of dollars each month, scammers constantly develop new tactics designed to create fear, urgency, …
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Your phone rings. The caller ID says “Coast Central Credit Union,” and the voice on the other end sounds calm and professional. They say there’s been suspicious activity on your account and ask you to verify a few details so …
Do you know enough about fraud prevention to keep your identity and finances safe? Scammers across California are getting more creative, but their goal hasn’t changed: catch you off guard and get you to act fast. If you live in …
Now more than ever, it’s important to protect against spyware! While you’re working on your computer in a local coffee shop, someone from halfway around the world could be silently invading your privacy and stealing your personal information. What is …
Do you know how to protect against ransomware attacks? Many people believe that cybercriminals only hit big organizations with ransomware attacks. However, anyone with a computer, phone, or tablet can be a target—including small businesses and individuals in Humboldt, Del …
Studies have shown that 1 in 20 adults will be a victim of identity theft at some time in their lives.1 While it’s a scary thought, don’t let fear keep you from taking action. Just as you lock your doors …
Do you know how to report phone scams? Even more importantly, do you know how to avoid them? Experts on scammers agree: If you don’t recognize the caller ID, don’t answer the phone. If you do answer and something sounds …
As scammers get more sophisticated, Americans must be more vigilant to avoid Social Security scams. According to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Social Security scams are the most common type of government imposter scam. Scammers may try to trick you …
Free dating sites are subject to around 10% scam accounts. In some cases, these spam accounts are fraudsters trying to make money. This is a trick where a scammer creates a fake profile on a legitimate dating website and contacts you …
It is common for scammers to take advantage of people looking for answers to health problems or those willing to donate to a worthy cause. This online fraud takes the form of perpetrators fraudulently soliciting donations for non-existent charities. Charity …
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