Imposter Scams Are on the Rise
We cannot stress enough how important it is to be vigilant with your personal account information. Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every day, using tactics like Imposter Scams to pressure you into sending money quickly.
Examples include:
- A loved one “in urgent need ” of money.
- Claims that your financial account is “at risk” or “under review.”
- Threats of foreclosure or missed payments.
With AI technology, scammers can even mimic voices, impersonate credit union staff, stalk social media, or mirror your phone to create false urgency with snippets of real information. The #1 pattern? URGENCY. If it feels suspicious, slow down, hang up (or close the message without clicking), and verify independently.
Once money is sent, there’s no guarantee of recovery. HRCU is here to help guide you, safeguard your accounts, and offer support. If you have questions about suspicious calls or texts, please don’t hesitate to contact HRCU during regular business hours.
You work too hard for your money – don’t hand it over to scammers.
Learn more: Fraud Prevention & Security