Fraud Prevention Articles

17 Articles

• Craigslist Scams: Four Ways to Protect Yourself (Wednesday, October 14, 2009)
  What happens when you attempt to sell an item on the internet and you are scammed by a buyer?
  
• Defense against Phishing Attempts (Wednesday, August 19, 2009)
  Although there are many legitimate websites, emails and searches, there are also many opportunities for "phishers" to try to steal your personal information. Learn what links and searches to avoid.
  
• Protect Yourself from Online Fraud (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
  There are many things you can and should do to prevent online fraud and protect your personal information online.
  
• Beware of Secret Shopper Scams (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
  The secret shopper scam has become more common and has recently hit UW Credit Union members and branches.
  
• Thinking About Subletting This Summer? (Friday, April 10, 2009)
  Be on the lookout for people who will try to use your sublet as an opportunity to scam you.
  
• Be Aware of New Phone Scam (Friday, April 10, 2009)
  A new phone scam has targeted customers of area financial institutions.
  
• Protect Your Personal Information (Tuesday, March 31, 2009)
  A new phone scam has targeted customers of area financial institutions. People received automated voicemails asking them to call back to verify account information.
  
• Three Ways to Prevent Identity Theft (Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
  Use these tips to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of scams that collect your personal information.
  
• Financial Aid Letter Scams (Monday, February 16, 2009)
  Recently, fraudulent letters were mailed to parents of Wisconsin college students. They requested that $49 be paid in return for receiving information about financial aid and scholarships.
  
• Card Fraud Prevention Tips (Monday, February 09, 2009)
  Help prevent yourself from becoming a victim of card fraud.
  
• Protect Yourself Against Phishing (Friday, January 30, 2009)
  Recently, Dane county financial institutions were hit with phishing emails and text messages, fraudulent communications sent in attempt to get your personal information. Although UW Credit Union members weren't targeted, protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud.
  
• Don't be "Smish"ed (Wednesday, December 31, 2008)
  Smishing is a type of scam used to collect personal information on cell phones and other mobile devices. There are two common types of Smishing scams.
  
• Shop Safe this Season (Friday, November 28, 2008)
  With holiday shopping going on by mail, phone and the Internet, here are a few things you can do to stay safe and protect yourself from fraud.
  
• Don't Be a Victim of Secret Shopper Scams (Monday, November 03, 2008)
  Secret shopper scams are becoming more prevalent and have even recently hit the Dane County area. Here are some things to keep in mind to protect yourself.
  
• Beware of Check Scams (Monday, August 04, 2008)
  If you are about to cash a check from an item you sold on the Internet, such as a car, boat, jewelry, etc., be mindful of situations which indicate fraudulent activity.
  
• Preventing Fraud Starts with You (Monday, June 30, 2008)
  You are your best defense in catching fraudulent account activity.
  
• Play it safe with Phishing emails (Tuesday, June 03, 2008)
  There's a new twist on phishing emails. Instead of replying to the email, scammers ask you to call an 800 number to verify your identity.