Prioritize Your Security Articles

Self-Defense Against Scammers

Be wary of emails and texts that ask you to share sensitive information. Remember: If UFCU calls asking for your login details, it’s not really us. Learn to defend against scammers.

Aug 2, 2024

What Is Phishing: Understand Cyber Threats and Prevention

Many people fall victim to phishing, a crime in which attackers trick victims into giving them data or access to their accounts or their device. A little understanding can go a long way toward protecting your personal and financial data.

Jul 19, 2024

Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Tax Scams

Can you spot a tax scam? Get five tips to protect yourself from fraudulent schemes and learn about IRS impersonators, fake tax preparers, and other tax scammers.

Feb 22, 2024

For Love or Money—What to Know About Romance Scams

Romance scammers cheat thousands of people out of their money each year. They will tell you almost anything to get your money. Here’s how to outsmart scammers and avoid losing your money to a romance scam.

Feb 7, 2024

Protect Your Password from Hackers

Protecting your password requires being savvy and diligent. Use these strategies to help keep your passwords and accounts secure.

Dec 8, 2022

Protect the Elderly from Financial Scams and Abuse

They are an age-old story: financial scams of the elderly. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Nov 8, 2022

Protect Your Credit Cards

Credit card fraud is on the rise. Learn steps to prevent fraudulent charges, discover how card issuers can help, and react effectively to unauthorized purchases on your credit card.

Aug 25, 2022

ATM Safety Tips

By staying prepared, aware, and diligent, you can increase your safety while making ATM transactions.

Sep 20, 2021

How to Stop Robocalls (Know When to Say Hello)

Unwanted phone calls plague mobile and landline users alike and put you at risk for falling for a scam. Consider these tips for spotting unwanted calls and blocking them altogether.

Jan 14, 2021

Top 10 Ways to Evade Fraudsters during a Crisis

Not everyone responds to a crisis with kindness. Learn about three common scams and ten ways you can protect yourself.

May 26, 2020

Tips for Cybersafety, After a Disaster

Consider these tips to confidently give to relief efforts and deter fraudsters after disaster strikes.

Feb 5, 2020

What to Do If You Suspect You're a Victim of Fraud

If you suspect you’re a victim of fraud, here’s a list of five action items you can take to recover as quickly as possible.

Jan 3, 2020

Multi-Factor Authentication — What to Know

Multi-factor authentication helps ensure that only you can access your UFCU accounts through and helps protect your personal information from fraud and identify theft.

Aug 29, 2019

Three Things the IRS Will Never Do

As many people begin to get their finances in order in anticipation of tax season, fraudsters may also be at work. Avoid being misled by scammers by arming yourself with knowledge. Here are three things the IRS will never do.

Aug 29, 2019

Cybersecurity Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Learn some fundamental online security tactics you can use to help protect yourself against threats online.

Dec 20, 2017