Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning Oregonians about an emerging trend in tech support scams called remote access scams. In a remote access scam, a scammer tries to convince you to give them remote control over your personal computer or cell phone; THIS REMOTE ACCESS ALLOWS THE SCAMMER TO TAKE YOUR MONEY AND STEAL YOUR PRIVATE… Read full post »
Posts Categorized: Scams
Don’t Fall For This REFUND Scam
Passing on MORE Information from Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Did you receive a text or email offering you a REFUND? Don’t fall for it. It’s a scam! For years, scammers have been pretending to be someone you trust, while trying to trick you into sending them money. But as more people learn the scammers’… Read full post »
Fraudsters Spoofing PCFCU
WARNING! We are hearing a growing number of FRAUD reports. Fraudsters can Spoof our phone number, making Pacific Cascade FCU show up in your caller ID, when in fact it is not us calling. If you receive an unexpected call from us asking for you to set up a Zelle account, this is not us. Hang… Read full post »
Counterfeit Cashier’s Check Scams
The FBI has created a flyer that credit unions can offer members to help educate members about current scams, what to look for and how to avoid them. Here is the flyer: fraud_alert-2 Feel free, of course, to give us a call or stop by a branch if you question a check or an event… Read full post »
NEW Email Phishing — supposedly from EPA
We have heard from a member about getting an email, purportedly from the EPA, with their logo and “Sustainability in Eugene” header. It goes something like this: “The OR Department of Environmental Protection in conjunction with EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) are contacting you to ensure your business is in compliance with Federal Environmental Regulations…. Read full post »
Telephone Scam — watch out
NCUA Warns Consumers about Telephone Scam Seeking Personal Information The National Credit Union Administration is warning members about a telephone scam in which members are contacted by a caller claiming to work for NCUA and asking for personal and financial information. The caller tells the member her or his credit card or debit card has been… Read full post »