Fraud Alerts

Aeroquip Credit Union takes your financial security very seriously. The credit union DOES NOT and WILL NOT contact you using email or text messages to request ANY of your personal information including account information, user names or passwords. If you receive requests of this type, please contact the credit union promptly at 1-800-782-2891.

In order for us to protect your personal information, we may ask you additional questions to properly verify your identity. Commonly when someone is trying to “steal” your identity, they will most likely have your name, date of birth and social security number. For your protection we may verify additional information with you. Aeroquip Credit Union is dedicated to providing you with the strongest account security.

Scams

You can never be too careful. There are many different types of scams where thieves try to get access to your personal information or your money. Below are a few scams you should watch for:

Employment Scams

Do you know the organization that you are employed by or are seeking employment through? Here are some helpful tips to make sure an organization is legitimate.

• Be careful signing up for employment online with an unfamiliar organization that doesn’t require you to go in person for an interview.
• Be cautious if you receive instructions through email from someone with an organization telling you to wire money to them.
• Even if you have received checks prior to the one received with the instructions to wire money, or have talked to someone over the phone, does not make the organization legitimate.

Lottery Scams

If you can answer YES to any of these questions, you may be a victim of a scam

• Did you receive a check from the lottery even though you did not play the lottery?
• Did you receive a check from a foreign lottery even though you’ve never played that lottery?
• Did you know it’s against the law for a U.S. citizen to play a foreign lottery?

Tax Season Scams

When you’re filing your taxes this year, consider these helpful tips

• Be careful responding to emails you receive from “tax companies” requesting that you click on the link they have provided to enter your personal information.
• Also beware of phone calls, text messages and/or suspicious mail you receive requesting your personal information in order to do your taxes.
• Always make sure when you’re filing your taxes, you are always conducting your business with a legitimate organization that you trust.

If you are concerned about being involved in a scam or fraud, contact the credit union immediately at 1-800-782-2891. For more information on scams and fraud, visit the homepage of the Office of the Attorney General or the Federal Trade Commission.