Member Alert - Phishing/E-mail Scam

March 2010 - Transportation Federal Credit Union has learned of a "Phishing" attempt that is initiated via text message or through an automated call appearing to be from the Credit Union.

The message indicates that "your Federal Transportation Card and your acct has been accessed, to activate your card press 1".

TFCU does not ask members for personal information via e-mail, automated phone calls, or text message. Anyone who receives an e-mail, text, or automated call that purports to be from TFCU and asks for any personal or account information should consider it to be a fraudulent attempt to obtain their personal account data for an illegal purpose and should not follow the instructions.

Anyone who received one of these phishing calls or texts and responded to it should contact the credit union as soon as possible by calling (202) 366-9400 or (800) 368-8432.

If you feel that you have received a fraudulent phishing e-mail purportedly from TFCU please forward the entire e-mail message to info@transfcu.org. Forwarding the email to this address allows TFCU to notify the appropriate authorities and can help track down those responsible for attempted fraud. Thanks for your help!

Phishing and ID Theft Resources

Links to other Web sites found here are provided to assist in locating information. The mere fact that there is a link between TFCU's Web site and another does not constitute a product, program or service endorsement by TFCU or any of its employees.

Once you click on any of the third party links below, you will be leaving TFCU's website. The third party Web site is not operated by TFCU and we are not responsible for the content, products and services found at these Web sites or beyond. The Credit Union does not represent either the third party or the member if you decide to enter into a transaction.

We advise you to read the privacy and security policies of third party Web sites provided on this page as they may differ from those of the Credit Union. Click here to read TFCU's privacy policy .

Federal Trade Commission
This is the national site for federal governmental awareness and response to this terrifying problem.

ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name (PDF)
This publication by the Federal Trade Commission offers in-depth information on preventing and recovering from identity theft.

Internet ScamBusters
"The #1 Publication on Internet Fraud."

National Consumers League's Internet Fraud Watch
This is a comprehensive site covering all areas of fraud.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse offers consumers a unique opportunity to learn how to protect their personal privacy. Their publications provide in-depth information on a variety of informational privacy issues, as well as practical tips on safeguarding personal privacy.

Training, Education, and Awareness Module
Get information about online fraud, creating a secure password, email safety, and avoiding viruses, trojans, and spy ware.

Anytime Adviser - ID Theft
This guide coaches you to safeguard personal and financial records from fraud and identity theft.

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