11/23/2011
Polish National Credit Union The Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) is warning its customers of a phishing scam presently doing the rounds in Massachusetts. All of them featured the same message: your account at the PNCU was temporary disabled owing to system failure in the billing section. T Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts was targeted by a phishing scam recently. Residents complained of receiving calls from the bank on their mobile phones and landline numbers. The calls, sometimes received at unearthly hours, told them there was a problem with their bank cards. Centerville Bank in Rhode Island Pre-recorded phone messages are being delivered to random consumers of Centerville Bank in Rhode Island with the warning their debitcards have been closed. The return telephone number provided by the fraudsters requests a card number and PIN. Credit Union of Vermont The Credit Union of Vermont is being targeted by a text message scam. You may receive a text message claiming that your card has been blocked, with a number to call for information. North Jersey Federal North Jersey Federal has been advised that a check fraud scam is circulating counterfeit NJFCU checks. The scam is yet another variation of the international lottery winner pitch. Haverhill Fire Department Credit Union Text Message, from number 978-373-3861, reading, "RTN F.C.U. ALERT: Your card starting with 4792 has been DEACTIVATED, please contact us at 978-204-1262", is being sent to Haverhill Fire Department Credit Union members. Ridgewood Savings Bank Phone Call Claiming to be Ridgewood Savings Bank. If you receive a phone call claiming to be Ridgewood Savings Bank asking you for Debit Card number and/or PIN number. Lower East Side People FCU Lower East Side People FCU has been notified of members receiving a text message that reads: ”Your Credit Union debit card has a pending alert. Call now free: 1-866-202-9457 and follow instructions to resolve this alert. Mt. Washington Bank Customers of Mt. Washington Bank are being called through an automated line informing them that their Debit Card has been compromised or suspicious activity has occurred. The message asks that customers leave their debit card number and expiration date on the automated line. North Penn FCU North Penn FCU have been alerted that an email is being sent saying that all accounts at North Penn FCU were recently updated with a new security enhancement and for your security, your account has been temporarily suspended. It then asks you to contact a phone number. A Federal Credit Union Members of A Federal Credit Union have reported receiving phone calls saying their card has been compromised or needs to be re-activated. The callers claim to be from the A Federal Credit Union. The fraudulent calls are automated and have been reported to originate from the following numbers: (626) 927-9365, (202) 375-5000, (302) 544-7101 and (866) 324-5626. Keystone FCU Keystone FCU received reports of a telephone text message alert scam. The fraudulent text message alert included a message asking the member to send the last four digits his/her social security number. The message also stated that Keystone FCU would email the member's account number to him/her. This is not a legitimate text message and was not authorized by Keystone FCU. First Commonwealth First Commonwealth members have received automated messages regarding their debit/credit cards. The message states something like: “Your card has been blocked by your financial institution. Press 2 to enter your 16-digit card number.” SECU SECU hads had several calls from members who have received a phone call from 718-683-3104. When the member answers the call, an automated female computer voice states that their VISA card has been compromised and asks the caller to press 1 to be transferred to “Security” to reactivate their card. When they press 1, the same computer voice asks them to enter their card number, expiration date, CVV number, and PIN number. This is a Vishing Scam,another form of phishing where an automated voice message asks for account information. If called, do not give out any information regarding your SECU accounts or Visa card. SECU will never contact any member and ask for information that we already have on file LANCO Federal Credit Union LANCO Federal Credit Union members have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls, asking them to activate or unblock their card by calling a number.
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