Topic: Scams
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NCUA hosting free webinar on combatting financial scams
NEWS: The National Credit Union Association (NCUA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are hosting a free webinar on Thursday, March 12, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Central Time). The webinar is […]
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InfoSight 360 hosting Fraud Symposium
NEWS: InfoSight360, in collaboration with its League and Association partners, is hosting a free Fraud Symposium Dec. 2. Ken Otsuka from TruStage will talk about recent fraud trends, including account takeovers, […]
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FinCEN issues warning on Cryptocurrency ATMs Scams
NEWS: The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued this Notice urging financial institutions to be vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity involving convertible virtual currency (CVC) kiosks, also known as, cryptocurrency […]
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Fourth Circuit Court reverses decision in ACH fraud case
NEWS: Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed a district court’s decision holding a credit union liable for a funds transfer in a business email compromise (BEC) scam […]
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Postal Service redesigns its money orders
NEWS: The U.S. Postal Service has introduced a newly redesigned money order. The new design, released in February 2025, enhances security features to deter counterfeiting and other fraudulent activities. The current […]
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FinCEN releases alert on fraud schemes involving deepfake media
NEWS: On November 13, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released this alert to address identity schemes involving “deepfake media” that use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools. The alert also addresses […]
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Be alert for suspicious letters espousing strange legal theories
ANALYSIS: The League has heard of three baffling letters members have sent to their credit unions in Wisconsin recently that have made doubtful assertions. Please be alert for scams. Each letter […]
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FTC: Timeshare Resale Scams poster (8.5″ x 14″) 2015
Own a timeshare? You could be the target of a timeshare resale scam.
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DATCP: Consumer Alerts webpage
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection provides alerts regarding current scams and resources.
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FTC: Scam Alerts webpage
Stay a step ahead with the latest info and practical tips from the nation’s consumer protection agency. Browse Federal Trade Commission scam alerts by topic or by most recent.