Security Center

No matter what season, it’s not good to lose your utilities; but that’s just what scammers are telling you is going to happen.

If your property is financed through CEFCU, any check you receive from your insurance company for repairs will be payable to you and CEFCU because your policy has CEFCU as the mortgagee.

Protect your accounts with strong log-in choices and avoid using the same login ID/password combination on multiple sites.

The postcards look official. They have phone numbers and Mortgage ID#’s. But mortgage purchases are a matter of public record.

Members have recently reported receiving calls from scammers spoofing a CEFCU customer service number (800.542.3328) to try to get personal account information.

A virtual private network (VPN) helps you stay private online with an encrypted connection between your device and the web. It hides your location and scrambles information, like your browsing history, so it’s unusable to ID thieves.

After disasters, scammers try to get you to donate to phony charities, and they pose as home repair company reps.

Many US citizens are concerned about the potential increase in cyber attacks from Russia amid the crisis in Ukraine. So, what is CEFCU doing to protect your accounts? We have many systems in place to protect assets and monitor activity.

Identity thieves like to get at your personal information, especially your Social Security number. In most cases, you do not need your Social Security card for identification, so take these steps and keep it safe!

An error in your credit report can affect things like buying a home or car, getting a job, or renting an apartment.