Your Guide to Spotting Scams Early
Protecting your financial journey means setting out with awareness in mind. Fraud and scams are an ever-present threat—from payment app scams and impersonation calls to many other schemes that can put your financial well-being at risk. By staying informed, staying cautious, and partnering with Wildfire Credit Union, you can help keep your financial future on solid ground.
How to Keep the Trail Safe:
- Don’t share personal account information if you receive an unexpected call, text, or email. If you receive a phone call from Wildfire Credit Union, we will never ask for your account passwords or PINs.
- Be cautious of caller ID. It can be spoofed—even if it says “Wildfire Credit Union,” it doesn’t guarantee the call is actually from us.
- Watch for a forced sense of urgency, as fraudsters often pressure victims to act quickly. Take a moment to pause and think before deciding how to respond.
- Use strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication to make your accounts harder for scammers to access.
- Monitor your account activity regularly so you can quickly spot and report transactions you don’t recognize—setting up transaction alerts through online banking makes this easy.
- If something feels off, contact us directly at 989.249.8200. We’re always happy to help!
