Fraud Protection Tactics to Keep Your Family Safe

In this episode we chat with Triangle Credit Union's Vice President of Data Services, José, about common ways scammers target people to collect sensitive information. We discuss the different types of fraud that occurs, how to recognize when someone is trying to scam you and what you can do to protect yourself and your family against their threats.

Notes and Links:

• Child identity theft is on the rise. Make sure you educate your children on ways to stay safe when browsing and using the Internet. 
• Freeze credit for you and your children by contacting the credit bureaus and requesting it. This will keep identity thieves from being able to use any personal information.
• Scammers try different ways to get your information. They use emails, phone calls and even text messages. Don't click links or open attachments from unexpected emails and don't give personal information over the phone. 
• Triangle's Better Checking account offers identity theft for you and your children automatically. If you already have a Better Checking account don't forget to register for additional benefits at idprotectme247.com.
• Learn more about common fraud techniques and how to keep your information safe with our fraud education tips.
• View episode transcript.

  

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