Be fraud aware!
29 October, 2024Fraudsters never stop working to defraud an unsuspecting public from their money. And as fraudsters learn from their efforts, they continue to refine their tactics.
Financial fraud remains a primary concern of law enforcement at a global level as well as here in Ireland.
Fraudsters have become more persistent and determined to burrow their way into the trust of an unsuspecting public. They do this to gain access to key account information and as time evolves, their techniques and tactics are evolving too!
As we did last year, we have again listed the following 10 tips as a reminder of what to look out for and how to be alert to the risks of fraud.
- Never respond to an email or text asking for financial, personal or security information.
- Your personal details are precious – always keep PINs and passwords private.
- Don’t click on links or attachments in unsolicited emails or texts. Log into accounts and websites directly.
- Remember, your Credit Union will never ask for PIN, One-time passcodes, or security details.
- Don’t assume an email, call or text is genuine because someone has basic information like your name or address. Fraudsters use publicly available information to lure you in.
- Did you know it takes two people to terminate a landline call? Make sure you hear a dial tone when you hang up– and never use a number given to you by the caller.
- Always keep your debit/credit card in sight when paying for goods or services.
- Cover your PIN every time you pay using your card and at the ATM.
- Unsecured public Wi-Fi networks are hotspots for fraudsters – use 4G or higher when shopping or banking online.
- If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Stay in control and don’t be rushed into making a decision you might regret. It’s always better to check, chat and challenge.
If at any stage you provide your account information to a third party like the scenarios described above, or if you are in any doubt about a company that you have provided your account details to, please contact our team here at Aviate Credit Union or the Card Services team on 01 693 3333 immediately to advise so we can protect your account.
Fraud Alert Update:
October 31st, 2024
Fraud WhatsApp calls
There are reports of an “advanced fee fraud” scam that is currently circulating. The scam involves a member receiving a Whatsapp call, purporting to be from the ‘Credit Union’, requesting the following;
- Payments to be made by the member in order to release a loan/ funds
- The member’s PPS number
Calls to customers have been from the following numbers 083 813 1978, 083 859 0918 so far, as well as others.
A MEMBER OF STAFF WILL NEVER CALL VIA WHATSAPP TO DISCUSS YOUR DETAILS.
Where such calls are received, members should terminate the call immediately and not engage with the callers.
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