• During the holidays, credit and debit card fraud tends to increase, but you can stay one step ahead by taking a proactive approach. Checking your account daily is the best way to catch suspicious activity as soon as it happens. The earlier you detect unusual activity, the sooner you can report it to Tech CU, giving us a better chance to assist you with recovering your funds quickly.

    Protect yourself by staying vigilant and making it a habit to review your account regularly. Promptly reporting any signs of fraud ensures your financial safety and allows us to act swiftly on your behalf.

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    Steps to Take if You Are a Victim of Fraud

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  • Fraud Protection Solutions

    Debit and Credit Card Fraud Protection

    Debit and credit card fraud is on the rise in the U.S. and abroad, and we are committed to protecting your Tech CU Visa® Debit and Credit Cards.

    Learn more about fraud protection

    Tech CU’s Real-Time Fraud Alert System

    Our debit and credit card fraud protection program comes with an extra layer of security.

    Learn more about our real-time alert system

    Card Security When Traveling

    Take a moment before you leave to reach out to us so we can put a note on your account and monitor for suspicious activity.

    Learn more about travel security

    Phone Number Spoofing

    Members have recently reported receiving calls from scammers pretending to be from Tech CU’s Fraud or customer service teams in an attempt to obtain personal information.

    Learn more about phone number spoofing

    Identity Theft

    ID theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. The identity thief may use your information to apply for credit, file taxes, or get medical services.

    Learn more about identity theft

    EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) Fraud

    An electronic funds transfer (EFT) is a broad term for a payer sending money and a payee receiving money through an online payment system.

    Learn more about EFT fraud

    Wire Transfer Fraud

    A wire transfer is an electronic way of sending funds from one bank to another and there are ways to minimize the likelihood of fraud.

    Learn more about wire transfer fraud

    Preventing Digital Wallet Fraud

    Fraudsters create fake digital wallet apps or websites resembling legitimate ones where users might unknowingly download these or provide payment data directly

    Learn more about preventing digital wallet fraud

    Avoiding Gift Card Scams

    Gift card scammers start with a call, text, email, or social media message. Scammers will say almost anything to get you to buy gift cards and hand over the card number and PIN codes.

    Learn more about avoiding gift card scams

    Employment Scams

    Scammers advertise jobs the same way honest employers do — online (in ads, on job sites, and social media), in newspapers, and sometimes on TV and radio.

    Learn more about employment scams

    Card Manager: Fraud Prevention and Spending Controls

    Card Manager is a service available to all members to help protect your debit and credit accounts from potential fraudulent activity. Card Manager can alert you to suspected fraud activity.

    Learn more about how to use Card Manager to prevent Fraud.

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