This simple scam is one with which most credit unions are familiar. In this one, scammers inform a member that they have won a lottery or sweepstakes. However, they must make a payment to cover the taxes before they can collect the winnings. To lend credibility to the scam, people will often be sent a check, which they can deposit partial payment of the winnings into their credit union account. Before the check has time to be rejected as fraudulent, the scammers will quickly collect money from the older member for the fees or taxes on the prize. When the...
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Sweepstakes and lottery scam
This simple scam is one with which most credit unions are familiar. In this one, scammers inform a member that...
No-cost estate planning webinar on November 2
According to caring.com, most individuals believe estate planning is essential, but only 33% of individuals have a plan in place....
Join no-cost retirement seminar Oct. 13
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Tech support scam
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DuTrac names Mini-Grant winners
Congratulations to the 25 winners of the DuTrac Community Credit Union Back-to-School Mini-Grants! DuTrac annually provides funds to help local...