Scam Alert – Members Beware – Telephone and Text Scams

by Michael Riley on April 14, 2023 Community , Security/Scams beware , phising , scam , tegfcu

Please be aware of a phishing telephone scam that some credit unions across the country are reporting more frequently. Members are receiving phone calls from fraudsters posing as a credit union employee, who tell them that their account has been compromised or that their credit/debit […]

Beware of Online Quiz Scams

by Michael Riley on April 4, 2023May 30, 2023 Education , Phishing , Security/Scams finances , online security , P2P , phishing , scam , Scams , tegfcu , Zelle

Online quizzes are a fun way to pass the time and test your knowledge, but they can also be a way for scammers to steal your personal information. In recent years, online quiz scams have become more prevalent, posing a risk to anyone who takes [...] View more

Home Warranty Scams

by Michael Riley on April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 Education , Security/Scams scam , scam alert , Scams

Home warranty scams are rising. with millions of dollars lost to fraudsters each year. These scams can take many forms, but they all share one common goal: stealing your money. Scammers often pretend to be from companies you know and trust. For example, TEG Federal […]

How to Use Zelle to Safely Send Money

by Michael Riley on March 16, 2023March 17, 2023 Education , Money Management , P2P , Security/Scams finances , online security , P2P , scam , Scams , tegfcu , Zelle

Zelle® is a fast, safe, and easy way to send and receive money with people you trust, like your babysitter, coworkers, fellow PTA mom, or your son's soccer coach. Whether you just enrolled with Zelle® or have been an active user for a while, there [...] View more

Fraud Alert: Online Retailer Scam

by Sarah Reilly on May 26, 2021July 5, 2022 Community , Security/Scams online retailer , scam , scam alert , tegfcu

With online shopping becoming increasingly popular for people this year, the Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are using the name of popular retail companies to steal individual’s money and information. The “2020 BBB Scam Trackers Risk Report” found that online purchase scams made up […]

Beware of Cash App Scams

Two Phones sending and receiving money through payment apps

by Sarah Reilly on November 24, 2020July 5, 2022 Community , Security/Scams cash app , scam , Scams , tegfcu

Money transfer apps including Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo have gained popularity during the pandemic as people seek contactless ways to exchange money. These Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payment platforms make it convenient to send someone money directly from your linked checking account. Unfortunately, they also can […]

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