Protect Your Money: Smart Fraud Prevention for Credit Union Members

Jun 1

What Are the Top Ways to Stop Scammers from Stealing My Info?

At Sea Air Credit Union, keeping you financially fit means protecting not just your money, but also your personal information. Scammers are always trying new tricks, but you can stay a step ahead with a few smart habits.

Simple Tips to Stay Safe

Think before you click. Don’t open links in emails or texts you weren’t expecting. Instead, type the website address directly into your browser.
Protect your personal info. Never share your account numbers, passwords, or security codes with anyone who contacts you first.
Use strong passwords. Make your passwords long and unique for every account.
Add extra protection. Turn on multi-factor authentication whenever you can. This adds another layer of security.
Check your accounts often. Set up account alerts so you’ll know quickly if something looks wrong.
Use safe payment methods. Stick with debit or credit cards that offer fraud protection, or use mobile wallets that hide your card details.
Keep your devices updated. Install updates on your phone, tablet, and computer to fix security issues.
Avoid public Wi-Fi for banking. Use a secure, private network when logging into your accounts.
Watch for phishing scams. Be careful with messages that create a sense of urgency, like “act now” or “your account will be locked.”
Update your contact info. Make sure we have your correct phone number and email so we can reach you quickly if there’s a problem.
Know who to call. If something doesn’t seem right, call Sea Air Credit Union directly—not the number from a suspicious message.