As elder fraud continues to rise, protecting you or your loved one’s money and personal information has never been more important. Scammers often see older Americans as easy targets, relying on tactics that exploit trust, fear, and unfamiliarity with modern digital threats. At DoverPhila Federal Credit Union (DPFCU), we’re committed to helping our members stay
6 Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud Keep hard copies of all credit and debit cards in a safe, secure place. Use double-authentication on all online banking transactions. Never click on any suspicious-looking links or download anything when you’re unfamiliar with the source. Don’t share sensitive information online unless you can absolutely verify the identity
If you follow the news, you may realize major data breach headlines are frequent. At DoverPhila Federal Credit Union, your financial success and safety are our primary goals. To help keep your information and finances secure, we’ve created an informational guide to data breaches and what you need to do to protect yourself. What’s a
Overpayment scams are common, and for the unaware, they can be difficult to spot. Here is what you need to know to avoid falling victim to these ruses. What is an overpayment scam? In an overpayment scam, fraudsters target someone who is selling a high-valued item online, such as a car. The scammer will reach
What is Spoofing? Spoofing is the criminal act of disguising a communication from an unknown source to appear as if it’s being sent from a trusted and known contact. The goal of spoofing is to get the target to share their sensitive information and/or their money with the scammer. For example, a spoofer may pretend
