We have received reports of fraudsters posing as CFCU representatives and calling, texting, or emailing members about their account(s) being compromised. The fraudsters are asking the member to provide their personal information, including member number, personal identification number (PIN), online banking username, and password to verify activity on their account. You should never disclose confidential…
Every year, CFCU members, as well as members of other credit unions and banks, fall victim to fraudulent activities that can cost thousands of dollars. CFCU takes active measures to protect your accounts from intrusion, but it is important for you to take steps to keep your accounts, devices, and funds secure. Common Scams “Microsoft”…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’ve put together a quick list of tips to help keep you safe online. Use a strong, unique password with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Do not reuse the same password for different websites. Reusing the same password across the web can make all…
Manage your finances with ease using the latest new features we’ve added to CFCU Online Banking! What’s New Search Your Transaction History Need to find a specific purchase or figure out how much money you spent at taco trucks last month? Now you can search your transaction history by date, keyword and amount within Online…
A New Year and a Fresh Start! A New Year means a new chance to set and reach your goals and resolutions, right? Make 2018 a success with a few of our top financial tips. Start a Rainy Day Fund Did you know that the majority of Americans don’t have enough money in their savings…
We’re just a few days away from Black Friday, a day where eager shoppers line up, sometimes even camp out, hours ahead of time in an attempt to save money on their Christmas purchases. Many retailers open shop on Thursday evening and feature many of the hottest electronics, DVDs, video games and more on sale.…
In 2014, 7 out of every 10 college students graduated with student loan debt. What’s worse is they had accrued on average more than $33,000 in debt. As this rises, so do delinquent payments. According to a newly released report by the New York Federal Reserve, more than 11% of student loans are 90 days…
You’ve heard about the danger of identity theft and the importance of protecting your social security number, banking information and other personal information. But you may not be aware of how easy it is for thieves to obtain this information. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft was the top consumer complaint in…
With the holiday season just around the corner, putting money back is key to avoiding the stress. While budgeting for the holidays is a year around chore, creating a budget and saving today will prepare you for the holiday season. Here are five simple steps you can take to save money for the holidays. 1.…
It’s a New Year, a clean slate. It’s the time of year when we evaluate where we’ve been in life and the direction we want to take for a successful future. It’s the time to make lists and compile resolutions. We resolve to improve our minds and our bodies, but sometimes forget about our financial…
