ID Protection & Fraud Prevention

Shimming: What Is It and How Do You Protect Yourself?
Card shimming is a trend that is on the rise. However, there are steps you can take to spot the red flags of fraud and better protect against scammers.
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You Don’t Need to Move Your Money to “Protect It” – It’s a Scam!
Scammers are constantly looking for ways to access your hard-earned money, and they will often use scare tactics in order…
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Don’t Fall Victim to Spoofing Scams
Receiving an unexpected call about fraud on your account from a number that appears to be originating from OTIS FCU,…
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State of Maine Data Breach
Earlier this year, a data breach occurred at Maine’s Department of Administrative and Financial Services, potentially exposing the personal data…
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Avoiding Imposter Scams
Fraudsters and scammers are ever-evolving and deceptively clever in their attempts to obtain peoples’ money and personal information. In today’s…
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Important Information About Credit Union Text Messaging Scam
OTIS Federal Credit Union wants to alert you about a text messaging scam that is impacting credit union members across…
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Package Delivery Scam
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many people are ordering gifts and other items through the mail. Please be aware…
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Tips for Financial Protection When Traveling
Summer is a popular time for many to travel, whether it be within your home state or across the ocean.…
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Fraud Trends to Watch
Scenario 1 – Brute Force Attack What Is a Brute Force Attack? A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method…
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Scams: Calls, Emails, and Fraudulent Checks
Unfortunately, there are many scams out there, and they come in different forms. Some scammers use phone calls to coerce…
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