Fraud Fighters

Safeguard Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Cybercrime

December 15, 2025

A guide outlining classic online fraud attempts to help you stay cybersecure.

8 Tips for Strong Passwords

December 9, 2025

The Stranger, the Better

Ten Tips for Shopping Securely Online

December 1, 2025

Keep your finances safe from sneaky scammers this holiday season.

In the digital age, tech support scams have become a prevalent threat to credit union members. These fraudsters target unsuspecting individuals, often using convincing tactics to steal personal information and money. Here’s a closer look at how tech imposter fraud works and tips to help you protect yourself.

Protect Yourself from Fraud & Scams

September 19, 2025

The fall season is often where we see an increased trend in scams and fraud attempts. Learn to protect yourself.

Gift Cards: A Favorite for Scammers

August 18, 2025

Gift cards are meant to be convenient and fun, a quick way to treat friends, family, or yourself. Unfortunately, scammers love them too, but for very different reasons.

Social Media Giveaway Scams

July 14, 2025

Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook are full of fun content, but they also provide fertile ground for scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting users through fake giveaways.

Facebook Marketplace Scams

June 2, 2025

A new scam is making its way across Facebook Marketplace, targeting users through the people they trust the most: their friends. Learn the signs of this scam and ways you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

One-Time Passcode Fraud

May 16, 2025

Learn more about one-time passcode (OTP) fraud and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Unpaid Toll Scams

April 10, 2025

Have you recently received a text claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls? Even if you have driven through a toll, this text is likely a scam.

Investment & Romance Scams

November 14, 2024

Learn how to spot investment and romance scams, recognize red flags, and protect your finances before fraud strikes.

Financial Institution Impersonation Scams

October 18, 2024

Scammers are hard at work. Leveraging technology, they target unsuspecting consumers with one goal: to steal your money and private account information, including PINs, passwords, and one-time access codes.

Lottery & Sweepstakes Scams

October 18, 2024

Learn more about lottery and sweepstakes scams and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Caregiver Fraud

October 7, 2024

Learn the warning signs of potential abuse and get practical tips to help safeguard yourself and your loved ones.

Pet Scams

September 16, 2024

Losing a pet is one of the hardest things a person can go through. The worry, the fear, the heartache — it’s a lot to bear. But what makes it even worse is that there are folks out there who prey on people during these tough times. We're look at common lost and found pet scams that are becoming more popular in our area, the warning signs to look out for, and how to protect yourself if you are ever in need to search for a lost pet.

Payment App Scams

August 7, 2024

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Cash App, Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal offer convenience but come with risks. Scammers exploit these platforms by posing as customer support to steal sensitive information. Learn essential tips and red flags to protect your money and stay safe.

Jury Duty Scams

July 10, 2024

Jury duty scams in Washington state are on the rise. Scammers send targeted calls, emails, and mailings telling potential victims they are in serious trouble for missing past jury duty.

Loan Scams

June 6, 2024

Loan scams, a growing form of fraud, specifically target individuals in debt. These scams, promising quick cash, often result in the loss of the victim's money. Understanding the warning signs and how to protect yourself is important to avoid falling into these traps.

Debt Relief

May 3, 2024

Have you ever seen commercials or ads for "debt relief" or "debt consolidation services" and wondered if these companies are real? Some are scams, but many offer bad financial advice for high fees. Here are some ways to spot them, and some legitimate resources that can help you.

Tax Scams

April 12, 2024

It's April, and we all know what that means—it's tax time! While most of us are preparing our taxes, fraudsters are working on ways to scam people out of their money. Here are the latest scams to watch out for and ways to protect yourself.

Teens & Online Fraud

March 13, 2024

Today's teenagers may be tech savvy, but they still need guidance to stay safe online. Here are some common online scams that target teens, how to spot them, and how to keep your teen safe online.

Government Impersonation Scams

February 6, 2024

You're going about your day when you receive a text message from the IRS. It says that you didn't correctly file your taxes, and if you don't contact them immediately, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. That would certainly be cause for alarm, but there's no need to panic. There is a strong likelihood that this is a scam.

Technical Support Scams

November 6, 2023

A technical support scam (tech support scam) is a fraud in which a scammer claims to offer a legitimate technical support service. Keep your information safe from these fraudsters by knowing their tactics.

Stay Safe on Social Media

October 5, 2023

Social media is a part of our everyday lives and is a great tool to communicate with people. However, sharing too much personal information, and not safeguarding your account could put you at risk.