One quick-thinking credit union teller, long-lasting member relationships, and knowledge of fast-growing scams prevented a member from becoming the latest victim of financial fraud.

Reducing your credit union’s fraud liability is key to mitigating losses and maintaining strong relations with your members. We encourage mitigation through education, training, sound policies, and procedures.

The NCUA works to protect credit union members and consumers, raise awareness of potential frauds, facilitate access to affordable financial services, and educate consumers on the importance of savings and how they can improve their financial well-being.

Learn how you can recognize, report, and prevent fraud, common scams, identity theft, and cybercrimes so you can protect yourself and your money. An emergency fund is money set aside for unexpected expenses and financial emergencies.

Fraud Awareness Trusted by Banks & Credit Unions Nationwide Founded in 2004, eFraud Prevention™ helps financial institutions educate account holders, staff, and communities to prevent scams before money is lost.

As fraud concerns grow, engage with the new “Check Yourself” campaign to educate credit union members about various types of check fraud.

This page is here for you whether fraud is happening right now, just happened, or you want to know how to protect yourself going forward. Use the sections below to find what you need.

Alloy shares proven fraud prevention best practices for credit unions, drawn from real-world successes.

The strongest platforms today combine identity verification with fraud intelligence so credit unions can make confident decisions without adding friction for real members.

Current Scam Alert: Scammers are calling members while posing as Credit Union 1 representatives and claiming there is fraudulent activity on their account that requires an online banking password reset. They may ask you to provide a verification code sent to your phone or email.