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Security - NCUA Phishing
Here is an example of a resent email phishing attack on NCUA:
And here is the NCUA response. Please make note of the web sites available to assist you in the event that you are victimized by a phishing attempt.
 NCUA Express
Recently, there have been multiple "Phishing”
scams that were initiated via email sent to both the general public and to some
credit union members that appeared to be from NCUA. This false email
asked for the recipient to click on a link to verify their account
registration. If the recipient proceeded to do so, the link directed them to a
false website and asked for their credit union account number and PIN.
NCUA was alerted to this scam over the weekend. The website was shut down
this morning. However, you should be aware that these types of fraudulent
schemes have a habit of reappearing in a same or similar fashion.
If any of your members responded to this or a similar email and provided any
confidential account information, they may notify your credit union of the
scheme. Your credit union should assist members in changing their
account’s PIN, as well as any other action you think necessary to protect
their account. You may also want to consider warning your members
of this and other similar schemes.
For more information, including how your members can report this crime, go to http://www.cybercrime.gov.
You may also contact the NCUA Fraud Hotline at 1-800-827-9650.
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