Minimizing Exposure to Identity Theft Series (Part 1 of 4)

Posted in Board Brief on Apr 17, 2024

Microsoft Email Malware Scam (Fraud)
This is a VERY Important Alert!
In recent months, people (including some of OUR members) have been reporting a malicious scam using Microsoft as the bait. Here is how it works.

• You get an email from Microsoft. (Microsoft does not send you warnings about crimes you’ve committed or other such BAIT.)
• It informs you malware (the SCARE) has been put on your phone, PC or tablet. (Microsoft does not inform you about a specific malware. If you are using Microsoft, Norton/Samantic, McAfee or any other security suite of products, they will remove the malware insta...

April 2024 Newsletter

Posted in KTFCU News, Newsletter on Apr 02, 2024

April 2024 newsletter.pdf

Digital Fraud Series - (Part 2 of 2)

Posted in Board Brief on Mar 20, 2024

Email Phishing Schemes

Fraud continues to be rampant. Last month we highlighted new ways your phone is under attack. However, that does not mean scammers have moved away from email to your phone. This Board Brief reminds us phishing scams still abound. Scammers intend to get you to download malware. Remember, malware is designed to steal your passwords, your personal information or control your computer without your knowledge.

What should you be looking for when you receive an email from an unknown source (or a source that seems legitimate like a vendor or bank)? The first step is to think, d...