Recently, there have been multiple "Phishing” scams that were initiated via email sent to both the general public and to some credit union members that appeared to be from NCUA (National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency).   This false email asked for the recipient to click on a link to verify their account registration. If the recipient proceeded to do so, the link directed them to a false website and asked for their credit union account number and PIN.

NCUA was alerted to this scam over the weekend.  The website was shut down this morning.  However, you should be aware that these types of fraudulent schemes have a habit of reappearing in a same or similar fashion.

If any members have responded to this or a similar email and provided any confidential account information, they may notify the credit union of the scheme. The credit union will assist members in changing their account’s PIN, as well as any other action necessary to protect your account.  

For more information, you may also contact the NCUA Fraud Hotline at 1-800-827-9650 or at http://www.cybercrime.gov.