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New Computer Virus Alert
A computer virus is circulating around the internet
called Zuesbot. It has been found to bypass anti-virus
and malware scanning software putting personal
financial information in jeopardy. The virus redirects
people to a fake webpage that looks similar to
CMFCU's homepage or any other financial institution's
page you may use. When a member logs in, it stores
their log in information and then asks the user
to further verify their login by entering their
credit card data. All that information is then
sent to the attackers.
CMFCU is advising members to be alert when logging
on to Internet Banking. Verify that the web address
is https://www.cmfcu.org/index.html.
If you believe you have been infected you should
contact CMFCU. If you have further questions or
concerns please feel free to contact us at 888.330.8482.
Phishing
Phishing is a scam that uses fake web pages, emails
or pop-up messages to get sensitive materials
(credit card numbers, account numbers, social
security number, passwords or other personal information)
from unsuspecting consumers.
Emails have been sent out that appear to be from
CMFCU. Here is a sample of an email that has been
sent out.
Dear Valued Customer,
We have completed a scheduled update on our Central
Minnesota Federal Credit Union Online Banking
System. In order to ensure your accounts have
not been affected by this update, you will be
required to login to your Online Banking. To login,
kindly click on the "Click Here to Login"
link stated below:
Click Here to Login
Thank you for banking with us.
Online Banking Security Team-
Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union.
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Anti-Phishing
Website
Vishing
This new scam uses an automated system that
randomly dials phone numbers and tells the
user his/her credit card has been illegally
used. The user is then asked to dial a fake
toll-free number that appears to be from
a regional financial institution to verify
account details and credit card number.
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Surveys requesting account
info
A new scam has been detected that uses
surveys sent out by email. The surveys ask for
feedback on your financial institution and asks
for account information saying there is a reward
for filling out the survey.
Emails requesting account verification
Emails have been sent out that appear to be
from the National Credit Union Administration
(NCUA). In the email there is a link that the
recipient is asked to click on to verify their
credit union account registration. The link directs
them to a fake website that asks for their account
number and PIN, as well as other personal information.
Identity
Theft
Identity theft is when personal information such
as your name, address, social security number,
credit card numbers or other identifying information
is stolen without your knowledge. Usually the
information is used to gain access to finances
and take over existing accounts or open new accounts.
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