International Fraud Awareness Week November 16-22, 2025

posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Fraud

Fraud is on the rise, and scammers are getting smarter every day. International Fraud Awareness Week is the perfect time to review simple steps you can take to protect your identity and your money.

Here’s how you can stay one step ahead:

1. Guard Your Personal Information

Never share your PIN, passwords, or account details with anyone, even if they claim to be from your credit union. Legitimate organizations will never ask for sensitive information through email, text, or phone calls.

2. Verify Before You Trust

If you receive a suspicious call, text, or email, pause before responding. Always confirm using the official phone number on your financial institution’s website or your statement, not the one provided in the message.

3. Monitor Your Accounts Regularly

Check your statements and online banking activity often. Early detection is key to stopping fraud before it causes major damage.

4. Enable Alerts

Set up transaction alerts through online banking or our mobile app. These notifications can help you spot unauthorized activity immediately.

5. Report Suspicious Activity Immediately

If something feels off, don’t wait. Contact us right away so we can help secure your accounts and investigate the issue.

Remember...

Community 1st Credit Union will never contact members via phone, email, text message, or cell phone to request personal information such as account numbers, passwords, debit or credit card numbers, expiration dates, or (PIN) personal identification numbers.

Learn more about how to protect yourself and access fraud prevention resources at: c1stcu.com/fightfraud

Together, we can C Fraud Before It Happens!