FMFCU Security Newsletter – August 2026 Edition
August 14, 2026Stay Alert for Payment Scams – 4 tips to follow before paying
Tap-to-Pay Scams on the Rise
July 28, 2026A new scam is targeting people through tap-to-pay donation requests, often outside retail stores such as Walmart. In the case highlighted in this USA Today article* , a woman believed she was making a $50 charitable donation by tapping her phone on a scammer’s device. Instead, the transaction was manipulated, and approximately $1,000 was transferred […]
Beware of Imposter Scams: How to Recognize and Protect Yourself
July 1, 2026As scams continue to vary and increase, imposter scams remain the most prevalent and financially harmful. Imposter scams take many forms, but all share a basic premise: a scammer posing as someone you trust and persuades to send money or give out personal, financial information in order to obtain the money themselves. How Imposter […]
FMFCU Security Newsletter – June 2026 Edition
June 17, 2026Elder Abuse Awareness Month – 4 warning signs of Financial Exploitation
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
June 1, 2026Older adults lose billions each year to scams, fraud, and financial exploitation — and sadly, many cases involve someone they know and trust. Scammers often use phone calls, text messages, fake emergencies, impersonation scams, or high-pressure tactics to gain access to money and personal information. Knowing the warning signs and staying alert can help protect […]
FMFCU Security Newsletter – April 2026 Edition
April 17, 2026Topics include: Tips to refresh your financial security habits