Fraud is a growing threat in the financial world. Fraudsters are more persistent than ever, using various fear tactics to scam consumers in an effort to steal their personal and confidential information. An easy way to stay vigilant against fraudsters is to educate yourself on common fraud tactics and when things may be a scam or fraud attempt.
Here is a video with some tips and tricks to sense a scam or fraud attempt:
As a reminder, Penn East will never ask a member to share their personal and confidential information by reaching out with an email, phone, text, or social media message. We’re not in the business of surprise interrogations! If you ever feel that you have been a victim of a scam or fraud, please call our Member Support Call Center immediately at (570) 342-2720
To learn more, visit our News Hub and check out our posts on Safeguarding Your Finances and Understanding Card Skimming.
About Penn East Federal Credit Union
“Have a positive impact on our members, our community, and each other.” That is the common thread that goes across all of Penn East Federal Credit Union’s endeavors. With over eighty-five years in business and 24,000 members, the community-oriented credit union is a vital part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Penn East FCU serves Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties with five branches and a 24/7 digital banking service through their website www.penneastfcu.org and their Penn East Mobile Banking App. Penn East FCU provides trusted financial solutions, integrity, and reliability to its members and community.
