How Credit Unions Can Fight Back Against Account Takeover Fraud and Scams
With account takeovers becoming increasingly common and hitting credit unions the hardest, Sara Seguin shares how credit unions can stay in front of these attacks to better protect members.
America’s Credit Unions Voices Opposition to Act Aimed at Consumer Protection
Last week’s introduction of the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act has caused a stir among the banking and credit union industries. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the bill and the response from America’s Credit Unions.
Font or Fiction: How Scammers Are Using Fonts to Trick Your Members
Scammers are always upgrading their toolset in the hopes of tricking your members out of money. Emily Claus covers the rise of Homograph Attacks and how you can best defend your credit union and its members from falling prey.
The Rise of Pig Butchering Scams
As bad actors consistently seek out new ways to scam money from your members, it is important to stay informed. AJ Schalk details the latest tactic—the Pig Butchering scam—and how you can spot the warning signs that a member has fallen prey.
One Scam, Two Scam, Old Scam, New Scam
The more things change, the more they stay the same, or at least so it goes in the world of scammers. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo documents some of the oldest scams around as well as some newer ones that attempt to con your members out of their money.
Elder Financial Exploitation: How to Detect and Respond
Scams and fraud targeting the elderly are more prevalent than ever, so how can credit unions be on the lookout for suspicious activity regarding their older members? Marvin Johnson shares some red flags to look out for and how to take action.
