5 Red Flags
Stay on the look out for these five common red flag tactics scammers utilize in text, emails, and phone calls to keep your personal information safe.
Never Click Links
Especially if it prompts you to sign into your account. Scammers frequently use this method to steal your username and password. If you're unsure, visit our website by typing wpccu.org directly into your browser or use our mobile app to log in.
Urgent or Fear Induced Language
Scammers may claim your account is in danger of closing or threaten you with legal action, but don't fall for their false sense of urgency tactics. These high-pressure messages are red flags—we would never use those tactics.
Including Attachments
We will never send unexpected email attachments like PDFs. Be cautious of any misspellings and poor grammar, as these are common signs of phishing scams.
Requesting Personal Information
We may need to verify personal information if you call, but they will never ask you to tell them. Never disclose information like account passwords, PIN, or a one-time login code with someone who calls you unexpectedly, even if they pose as us.
Pressured to Log-in or Send Money
Acting hastily when you receive messages pressuring you to log-in via a link or to send money via payment apps. Payment apps are just like handing out cash to someone. Never send money to someone you don't know or have never met in person.
Source: American Bankers Association
What to do if you fall for a scam?
- Change your password if you clicked on a link and entered any personal information like your username and password into a suspicious site.
- Contact us directly, or report fraud here.
- If you lost money, file a police report.
- File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357).
