Freedom members report getting text messages that are not from the credit union.
Fraudulent Text Messages
Protecting Seniors from Scammers
According to the FBI’s 2022 Elder Fraud Report, Americans over the age of 60 lost $3.1 billion to fraud last year, an increase of 84% from 2021.
Be Smart about Cybersecurity
When it comes to cybersecurity, Allen Reed, our Information Security Officer, says a little fear is a good thing.
The Grandparent Scam: The Call Isn’t Real, but the Risks Are
At Freedom Credit Union, safeguarding your financial assets is our top priority—and we want to make you aware of a…
MEMBER ALERT: Stolen Mail
Local police departments have been warning residents of numerous reports of mail theft, including checks that are being mailed out. …
MEMBER ALERT: Telephone Spoof Scams
We are again seeing an increase in the number of telephone spoof calls that our members are receiving. The callers…
MEMBER ALERT: Beware of Recent Telephone Spoofs
Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated, and we want to alert you to beware of recent telephone spoofs. Some of…
Scam Involving Gift Cards
Individuals posing as Freedom Credit Union Know Who You Are Talking To Individuals being asked to purchase gift cards to…
Beware! New Apple Phone Scam
Scammers posing as Apple technicians Scam Uses Gift Cards Individuals being asked to send gift card as payment for services….
Scammers are now targeting teens
Have a conversation with your teen in what to be watchful of. Cybercriminals Now Trying to Dupe Teenagers. When we…
Cruising, Camping, and Cybersecurity
Be cyber secure while you’re away! (Be Cyber Aware!) – As you head out to take your summer vacations be…
New Phone Scam
Online Banking Phone Scam Beware of a New Fraudulent Caller Posing as Your Financial Institution! Protecting your personal financial assets…
Cybersecurity Tip #5
This is the last tip in the series. Learn more on how to create a personal disaster recovery plan. This…
Cybersecurity Tip #4
Learn more about how keeping your devices up-to-date and backing up data can keep your information safe! This is the…
Cybersecurity Tip #3
This third tip discusses ways to protect your most sensitive online information. Click for more details. This is the third…
Cybersecurity Tip #2
This is the second tip of five and discusses prioritizing your online information. This is the second of a 5-part…
Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Responsibility: Tip #1
Freedom presents a 5-part series of Cybersecurity Tips to help keep you safe! This is the first tip in a…
SmartPhone and Mobile Device Security Tips
Freedom Credit Union offers mobile banking to its membership and here are some very prudent security practices for SmartPhone users….
Criminals are taking advantage of the recent pandemic
Safeguard your personal information through these unprecedented times. Cybercriminals use deception and take advantage of fear to defraud their unsuspecting…
Top Data Breach Predictions for 2020
In 2020 cybercriminals are predicted to leverage many data breach techniques to access and collect sensitive information. Be aware of…