At TEGFCU, your financial safety is a priority. Scammers often rely on emotional manipulation to…
🚨Important Reminder: Beware of Scams
Published on July 7, 2025
📞 Increased Phone Scam Spoofing Activity
Several financial institutions, including TEG, experienced a rise in imposter scams attempts over the recent holiday weekend. These phone scams are highly convincing and are designed to trick you into sharing personal or financial information by pretending to be your credit union.
One of our own team members was targeted. The call appeared to come from TEGFCU, even displaying our name on the Caller ID, but it was not legitimate. The scammer claimed there were unauthorized charges and began asking for personal information to “verify” the account. This is a common tactic used to pressure victims into revealing sensitive data by creating a false sense of urgency.
⚠️ Important note: TEG is not the only institution being targeted. These scams are part of a broader effort affecting financial institutions throughout the area.
🚨 Please Remember:
TEG will never ask you for your:
- Account number
- Online banking password
- PIN
- Social Security number
- One-time passcodes or verification codes
- Any other sensitive information over the phone
Even is a call appears to come from us, do not provide personal or account information unless you initiated the call using our official number.
✅ What to Do if You Receive a Suspicious Call:
- Hang up immediately if something feels off
- Do not share personal or account information
- Report any suspicious activity directly to use at (845) 452-7323 or visit your local branch
Your safety is our top priority, and we’re committed to protecting your identity and financial wellbeing.
🔎 Stay Vigilant and Informed:
Protecting your financial well-being is our top priority. Here’s what you can do right now:
✅ Trust your instincts. If something feels off, it probably is.
✅ Never give out sensitive info over the phone.
✅ Report suspicious contact immediately to TEGFCU.
✅ Visit trusted resources like the Federal Trade Commission to stay up to date on current scams.
If you think you may have given out information to a scammer, contact us immediately. The sooner we know, the sooner we can help protect your account.
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