05.20.09
We have been notified that an attorney is sending out letters that indicate our members are 90 days behind on their mortgages. These letters are not from Florida Telco, and are not accurate. This is just a nasty attempt to get business for the attorney. At the bottom of the letter it says "Advertisement Only." Please contact us if you receive any suspicious calls, texts, or letters regarding your account at Florida Telco. Mortgages are public record which is how the attorney knows where an individual's mortgage is held.
04.07.09
Several members have called to let us know they've been receiving text messages claiming to be from Florida Telco. The message requests account information such as credit card or debit card number, PIN, etc. These messages are scams and are not from us. Always check with us if you get a suspicious text message, email or phone call.
02.11.09
Another scam being used promises more information on how to get “economic stimulus grants.”They tempt users with fake testimonials such as, “I found the grant I needed and filled out the forms and sent them in, and in about two weeks I received a check in my hand for $100,000.” It leads to a marketing-type site in which you enter personal information such as salary range, e-mail address, mailing address, and date of birth purportedly to get a free CD that shows you how to claim one of these grants. To order the CD, you must enter credit card information for the postage and handling costs. You never get the CD—only a stolen identity.
Unfortunately, the threat of fraud due to phishing attempts continues to be very active. Fraudsters are increasing in sophistication, and this type of activity shows no sign of slowing down.
Always keep in mind:
- Florida Telco Credit Union will NEVER solicit personal or financial information.
- NEVER to respond to requests for information unless you initiated the request. This includes requests via e-mail, phone, text messaging or through the mail.
01.20.09
A fraudulent e-mail seeking credit card information (known as a “phishing fraud”) has been circulating nationwide. This fraudulent phishing email appears to be from NCUA and contains a link purportedly to obtain a subscription for the NCUA Express Subscription service. When that link is used, the recipient is directed to a “clone” of the NCUA Express Service site that seeks credit card information from those to whom the phish was sent.
If you receive such an email, please ignore it, as it is fraudulent. The NCUA does NOT charge for the Express Subscription service and does NOT solicit credit card information over the Internet. If you have questions or comments, please contact the NCUA Fraud Hotline at 800-827-9650 or, during off duty hours, at 703-728-0700.
