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How to Avoid the Latest Fraud Tactics

Scams are getting more creative, and even the most cautious people can get caught off guard. Your safety matters to us, and a little awareness goes a long way. Below are a few of the most common scams making the rounds, and how you can steer clear of them.

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11 Vacation and Summer Scams and How to Prevent Them

Summer scammers use new tricks every year to target your plans and hard-earned money. Learn 11 simple and stress-free ways to protect yourself.

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Data Privacy Made Simple: Top Tips for Staying Secure

Discover practical tips to protect your personal information and stay safe online with Credit Union of America’s guide to data privacy. Learn how to recognize phishing scams, set up custom banking alerts, secure your devices with automatic updates, and more.

Holiday Scams Unwrapped: Stay Safe and Secure This Season

Protect yourself from holiday scams! Learn about common scams like smishing and romance scams, and discover tips to stay safe online.

How to Avoid Scams and Scammers: 10 Tips and Common Scams

Fraud is rampant everywhere and awareness is key to protecting yourself from scams. Click here for valuable tips on how to avoid being scammed online.

Don't Fall for It! Current Scams and How to Stay Safe

Staying safe online is more important than ever. As technology continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by scammers. It's essential to be aware of these tactics in order to protect your financial information. Let's explore some of the most common scams and learn how to protect yourself.

Prepare, Be Proactive, and Protect Against Recent Fraud

Fraud is rampant worldwide and does affect CUA members. Credit Union of America is vigilant in providing safeguards for CUA systems and member accounts. When both CUA and members take initiative in these safeguards, we can prevent or obstruct fraud and minimize member losses. Members reported over $1 million in fraud cases by unscrupulous scammers or family members. Either the swindler obtained information to access an account, or the member unknowingly participated with a scammer, or both! The best defense is a good offense. Prepare, be proactive, and protect!

Holiday Fraud and Scams

As the holiday season approaches, CUA is seeing an increase in fraud against our members. Financial fraud is not specific to CUA members. Here are the most common scenarios and tips for keeping your financial information and accounts safe.

Hot Summer Scams & Fraud

The hot summer temps haven’t slowed down the scammers and fraudsters. So sit back with a cool drink and see what scams are most popular. It's always a good idea to review the structure of these crimes, even if you're savvy at avoiding fraud and scams.

Scammers: The More You Know

Scammers and their acts of fraud pose as many different wolves, all in sheep’s clothing. The more you know about scams, the more likely you will avoid them.