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Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Did you know that an estimated 9.9 million Americans were victims of identity theft last year? Typically, it takes 14 months before a victim discovers identity theft—then it can take years to resolve.
Don’t become identity theft’s next victim.
There are simple precautions that will keep your identity safe. Please review
the latest Fraud Alerts. This information is provided as a courtesy to assist
SIU Credit Union members in protecting themselves from identity fraud and other criminal
activities. Review the links and information on this page to learn how to
protect your personal and financial information.
FTC Launches Website to Fight Cyber Crime 1-17-2006
In an attempt to address the rising cyber crime threat, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission ) on January 10, 2006 unveiled an online tool designed to help consumers avoid becoming victims of Internet scams.
At the website, www.onguardonline.gov, consumers can take interactive quizzes designed to enlighten them about identity theft, phishing, spam and online-shopping scams. If the user selects a wrong answer, the program explains why that particular misconception about Internet security can lead to trouble.
Elsewhere on the site, consumers can find detailed guidance on how to monitor their credit histories, use effective passwords and recover from identity theft.
Five federal agencies and 13 private organizations partnered to sponsor the OnGuard Online website. Information on the site is not copyrighted, and the FTC encourages companies and other organizations to download and widely disseminate the information.
"We're trying to make the information as accessible as possible, with tips so people can take action," said Nat Wood, the FTC's assistant director for consumer and business education. The increasing concern about online threats is one of the reasons we could put together such a blue-chip coalition for a program like this," says Wood. "E-commerce is great, but we just want people to have the tools to use it safely."
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Recently, members have been receiving phishing emails designed to obtain personal and confidential information about their accounts. The emails have a professional and official look and appear to have been sent by NAFCU (National Association of Federal Credit Unions) and CUNA (Credit Union National Association). However, these emails are fraudulent! SIU Credit Union, NAFCU, and CUNA do not solicit personal/private information via e-mail. If you are ever contacted by email and asked to respond with personal information, immediately contact SIU Credit Union.