Security Center

Neighborly Advice

Fraud Prevention

One of the best ways to prevent fraud is by educating yourself and taking precautions to safeguard your personal information. Being diligent in monitoring transaction activity on your account is another way to minimize your exposure to fraud. Some additional tips on protecting yourself from card fraud are:

Protect yourself.
Unless absolutely required for a legitimate business purpose, avoid giving out your:

Address and ZIP code
Phone number
Date of birth
Social Security Number
Card or account number
Card expiration date

Your PIN is private; NEVER give it out.
In stores and at ATMs, always cover your card and PIN, and watch for:

Cell phone cameras, mirrors, or other tools used to view cards and PINs
People watching your transactions
Cashiers taking your card out of sight; take it to the register yourself
Any unusual activity at ATMs; if you feel uncomfortable, go to another ATM

Online, you should never respond to unsolicited emails that:

Ask you to verify your card or account number; such emails are not sent by legitimate businesses
Link to websites; such sites can look legitimate but may collect data or put spyware on your computer

At Northeast Credit Union, we recognize that preserving your trust includes protecting your personal and financial information. We make protecting this information a priority. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a Member Service Representative at 1-888-436-1847.

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