Fraud & Security

Car break-ins are on the rise, with "smash and grab" thefts becoming increasingly common in parking lots. Criminals target parked vehicles, break windows, and steal valuables left inside. These crimes happen quickly and can lead to financial loss, identity theft, and serious inconvenience for victims. Recently, Patriot Federal Credit Union...

As we move past the holidays and into the new year, it's important to stay vigilant about fraud. The holiday season may be over, but scammers are still out there, targeting shoppers, travelers, and even those making post-holiday donations. Here’s a reminder of the top scams to watch out for...

With the advent of payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, and Zelle, sending and receiving money is now quicker and easier than ever. Whether splitting a dinner bill, sending a friend money for concert tickets, or handling your portion of rent and utilities, peer-to-peer payment apps provide convenient payment with just...

Imagine logging into your account to make your monthly credit card bill, and you come face-to-face with a slew of charges you did not make or authorize. Unfortunately, fraud happens. Despite top-of-the-line security on your accounts and the best identity practices, criminals still find a way. Your first reaction to...

Everything requires an account today, from handling your finances to watching your favorite shows. Between managing all these different accounts and logins, there is no worse feeling than realizing you’ve been locked out of your own account. Or worse yet, that money is missing, or purchases were made without your...

Gift cards are fun to receive and even better to give to others. Need to grab a last-minute gift? Don’t know what to give the person who has everything? Or buying for a teen that prefers to do their own shopping? No matter your circumstance, there’s a gift card for...

Temperatures are rising, and summer fun is right around the corner. But that’s not the only thing heating up. Scammers know that vacation season places people in unfamiliar locations, has them looking for ways to save money, and more – providing ample opportunities to enrich themselves. Amid the excitement of...