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Have you received a Mystery Shopper letter lately? It could be fraud. Please see an example letter HERE before you become a victim of a scam.

Smishing is making  NEWS Again!

Recently the following e-mail was sent to many Visa cardholders. This is a fraudulent phishing e-mail initiated by criminals and not by Visa or Arcot, our Verified by Visa processor. By sending out a phishing e-mail, criminals attempt to trick cardholders into providing them with personal account information. This personal information is then used to commit identity theft.

Text message originating from either notice@jpecu or message@cccu: ABC CU- has- deactivated-your-Debit_card. To-reactivate-contact:210957XXXX

This is an automated message from ABC Bank. Your ATM card has been suspended. To reactivate call urgent at 1-866-215-XXXX

Text message originating from sms.alert@visa.com: sms.alert@visa.com/VISA. (Card Blocked) Alert. For more information please call 1-877-269-XXXX.  

More Helpful Information on Identity Theft
NCUA Identity Theft Brochure
USPS Identity Theft Information 

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Have you received an e-mail requesting personal information or your account number? If so, please delete the e-mail immediately for it is fraudulent.
Anti-Phishing Recommendations:
- Never access an organization's Web site from a link provided in an e-mail, but only by typing in the actual URL. - If you suspect an email may be phishing, contact the organization's customer support center immediately. - Be very skeptical of "urgent" messages that require you to enter confidential information. - Keep your Internet browser software up to date and use an anti-virus and anti-spam product. - Check your online account balances and transaction regularly for any discrepancies.