Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention

Identity theft and fraud are serious concerns in today’s digital age, but with vigilance and proactive measures, you can protect yourself from these threats. Common identity theft scams include:

• Phishing Emails
• Texts appearing to be from legitimate sources
• Phone Calls from fraudsters posing as representatives from financial institutions or government agencies

To prevent falling victim to these and other scams, here are some tips to follow:

• Be wary of any attempts to incite you to act on emotion or with undue urgency.
• Always verify the authenticity of unsolicited communications before providing any personal details. 
• Never provide your personal information in response to an unsolicited request.
• Regularly monitor your financial statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity.
• Never give one-time online banking verification codes to a person over the phone, email, or via text.
• Consider adding Rewards Checking for additional protection and resolution coverage.

With the increasing amount of time spent online, safeguarding your personal information on the internet is more critical than ever. Taking proactive steps can help prevent identity theft and financial loss. To keep yourself protected online, here are some tips to follow:

• Keep your devices up-to-date with the latest patches and security updates.
• Use strong, unique passwords for your accounts.
• Never share passwords between accounts, and change your passwords often.
• Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.
• Do not send sensitive personal information unless it is through a secure encrypted site. General email is not encrypted and should not contain personal information.
• Regularly monitor your financial statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity.

As a service to our members, the Credit Union will provide links to websites that are not operated by AERO Financial. We are providing these links to give our members access to the information we feel may be of interest to them or to assist them in transacting business with the Credit Union. If you elect to do business at a linked site, please be advised AERO Financial does not represent you or the linked site if you enter into a transaction unless that site is related directly to products or services offered by the credit union. You understand and agree that the Credit Union is not responsible for and exercises no control over these linked sites, nor have we verified the accuracy, privacy, or security of the information on these linked sites. You further understand and agree that the Credit Union is not liable for any damages, losses, or expenses that you may incur while using these linked sites.

Privacy and security policies may differ at this link site from those practiced by the credit union.