Your account’s security is our top priority.
Being safe online is important and you need to know how to protect yourself. Review our web site’s Privacy Disclosures, as well as some other tips we have compiled to help you protect yourself, your family, your money and your personal information, whether you are online or out in the real world.
Report Suspicious Emails Remember, authentic emails from Aeroquip Credit Union will always address you by your first and last name, or the business name associated with your account.
Avoid Fake Websites. Log in safely by always opening a new web browser window (e.g., Internet Explorer or Netscape
Protect yourself and your identity.
How to recognize phishing: Any email that looks like it is from a financial institution asking you to update or validate your account. The email links to a bogus website that looks genuine, where personal information is handed over without a second thought.
What to do: Never delete these emails. Neither Aeroquip Credit Union nor any other financial institution would have any reason to request this information from you, either via phone or email and we will never change our policy on this.
Never give out personal information online, especially your passwords.
Phishers solicit personal and/or financial information from you via email or a website. This can include Social Security numbers, account numbers, passwords or PINs, and credit/debit card information. The email/website usually implies that there has been a problem or that you are going to lose access to a service if you do not immediately provide the information they are seeking. Other times, there are positive rewards if you reply immediately; however, you should never respond to any inquiry asking for this type of information unless you can validate who is asking for it.
Phishers generally recreate websites that are almost identical to a site you are familiar with. Phishers use this technique to ask for personal information for identity theft. Once the phishers have a member’s information, they use it to make purchase in their name or steal funds from their account. Phishers are very intelligent and are very successful in recreating websites to look identical to your own. It is very important to know how to spot a trusted URL that is secured.
Always remember that Aeroquip Credit Union will never contact you via email asking for information. If you receive a suspicious email, please contact us immediately.
If you receive a phone call and are not sure if it’s from Aeroquip Credit Union, please ask the person their name and ask if you can call them back at our regular number.
Internet Safety Tips for Children
- Tell your child to never reveal their name, address, phone number or any other personal information to anyone online. Once you give out this information, it is impossible to retract.
- Communicate regularly with your child about what they do online and who they talk to online. If you have actually met the friends they are talking to in person, you’ll know it’s ok for them to chat with them online.
- Take computers out of kids rooms and put them into public areas, such as the family room. Many parents think they are helping with homework by giving their children a computer, but it also opens certain dangers that you may be unaware of.
- Choose your child’s screen name, email address or instant message name wisely. Do not revel ages, sex, hobbies and certainly do not allow suggestive or sexy names.
- Use technology to help you protect your child. Monitoring software gives you the ability to review your child’s Internet usage. Even if you don’t look at each and every email or instant message they send, you’ll have a good idea if they are making smart choices online.
The Internet can open many doors and provide useful information for children. An aware and informed parent can keep their child safe.
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