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May 21, 2007

SCAM ALERT: NCUA Official Notification

Several local residents have recently received an email message (as seen below) asking for credit union members to immediately activate a security measure using their Social Security Number (SSN) and Credit/Debit PIN number.  This email message is what we commonly refer to as a “phishing scam”  because the one sending the message is trying to get your personal information to commit fraud.  If you have received this message or one like it asking for your personal information including name, address, social security number, bank account numbers, passwords, or personal financial information delete the message immediately.  Often these emails will prompt you to click on a link which will take you to a website and then ask for this sensitive personal information.  Do not click on any link associated with this message and delete the message immediately.  Always guard your personal information and NEVER give your social security number, bank account information, or personal financial information to those who have initiated contact with you requesting it.

Dear Credit Union Member,

This notice informs you that your Credit Union bank has joined our Federal Credit Union (FCU) network.  For both our and your security, we are asking you to activate your account on our database.  After activation you can login on our system with you SSN and your Credit/Debit PIN number. 

You must visit the National Credit Union Administration activation page and fill in the form to activate your account:

*******phishing website*********

In accordance with NCUA User Agreement, you can use your online account in 24 hours after activation.  We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.  Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account.

Sincerely,

NCUA Account Review Department

“I want to continue to remind residents to be vigilant in protecting their personal information” states Sheriff Haddock.  “While it may sound like the same warning you have heard time and time again, we put this information out for the simple fact that we continuously have reports of local residents giving out personal information and being victimized by these same types of scams.  Those who have become victims of this kind of scam not only have immediate financial consequences, but year after year have to deal with identity theft issues.”   

If you believe you might be a victim of a identity theft or have recently given your personal information out to anyone who called, sent you a letter, or emailed you requesting it, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 638-6111.