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Be aware. Stay protected.

Fraudsters continue to find new ways to scam people out of money. Use this guide to learn how you can protect yourself from the latest scams and fraud trends.

 

  Fake Urgent Situations

 

Scammers may contact you pretending to be someone you trust and insist you must fix an urgent issue by making a payment by wire or by sending cash.

 

You could be contacted in several ways.
  • Text notifying you of a fraudulent transaction followed by a phone call.
  • Message asking you to contact a specific number because of an account issue.
  • Becoming locked out of your computer or tablet after opening an email or clicking a link.
They pressure you to wire funds, withdraw cash or provide account information to fix an urgent issue.
  • You missed jury duty and there's a warrant for your arrest.
  • The caller is from Purdue Federal's Fraud Team and is investigating internal theft.
  • The caller is an agent of Federal, State or Local Law Enforcement and is notifying you of a warrant for your arrest for serious crimes.
They tell you to lie to quickly obtain funds.
  • You're purchasing a new car.
  • You're working on a house renovation project.
  • You're sending money to a family member.

 

 How to Protect Yourself

 

  Fraudulent Text Messages

 

Ongoing scams include text messages that impersonate Purdue Federal and ask you to click a link. Always stop to take a closer look, and you'll notice the warning signs.

Example fraudulent text: ..PURDUE...CU.. ARE Y0U TRYING T0 CHARGE 623.49 At XMA store lF N0T Y0U PLS VlSlT wearfascia.com/purr/purduefe T0 CANCEL 0R REVIEW

In this text, the use of periods in our name is suspicious. We always refer to ourselves as Purdue Federal or PFCU.

Fraudulent texts also include formatting mistakes. Here they used zeros in place of capital O's and didn't include the dollar sign ($) with the amount.

 How to Protect Yourself

 

 

  How to Protect Yourself

 

If something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts. Most scams rely on urgency, fear or confusion, so slowing down is one of your best protectors.

  • Do not click on suspicious links or attachments.
  • Do not share any personal, account or login information.
  • Never rely on caller ID alone.
  • Always verify independently by searching for a trusted phone number online. If someone claims to be from Purdue Federal, call 800.627.3328 to confirm.

 

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