{"id":17939,"date":"2020-05-18T14:17:32","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T19:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zealcu.org\/?p=17939"},"modified":"2025-03-31T08:56:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T12:56:35","slug":"beware-of-phishing-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zealcu.org\/beware-of-phishing-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of Phishing Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently, we were made aware of phishing scams targeting people in the local area. While Zeal Credit Union has not experienced a phishing scam to date, we want to make sure our members are aware of these scams in case you are contacted by someone looking to obtain your account information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay safe, and keep your accounts protected!<\/span><\/p>\n

Phishing scams often use text messages, emails or phone calls to reach members. The current scammers are contacting members and notifying them their credit card\/debit card is blocked.\u00a0 After the member responds to the message, the fraudster looks to \u201cauthenticate\u201d the member by asking for account information and other personally identifiable information. Once this data has been obtained, the fraudster may take further actions, including changing a PIN or using travel notifications. This is followed by fraudulent activity, often at ATMs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not give anyone your account information or your personal information unless you have initiated the contact. Do not give this information to people reaching out to you by phone, email or text message.<\/strong>
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\nZeal Credit Union\u2019s Fraud Prevention team is continually monitoring and developing fraud prevention strategies for our members, and members\u2019 knowledge of these scams is essential to building a stronger defense for all. The security of personal information is a primary goal of Zeal Credit Union. We will never ask you for confidential information to include; full social security number, full bank account number, debit or credit card numbers, a CVV or a PIN in an email or via a web site, online chat or from an unsolicited phone call.<\/strong> If you receive a suspicious email, text message or phone call requesting confidential information, it is not from Zeal Credit Union. Suspicious emails\/texts\/SMS messages can be forwarded to our Zeal team at RiskManagement@ZealCU.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Reduce the risk of falling victim to fraudulent phone calls, emails and text messages by following these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n