Please forward any suspicious phishing emails to abuse@suncoastfcu.org. What can I do to prevent fraud and Identity Theft?
What to do if you believe that you are the victim of an internet scam?
Victim of an identity theft, Report to the FTC at 1877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357; TTY: 1866-653-4261 If you received spam, forward to FTC: spam@uce.gov, as well as reportphishing@antiphishing.org. Remember to include the message headers, see how US-CERT Victim of an internet crime, report to the FBI at Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Some good safety tips:
Ensure that you have antivirus software and that is up-to-date. Enable the Personal Firewall provided by your Computer, or Internet Service Provider. Download the latest security updates from your vendor, including any additional software installed after the original purchase. Talk to your children. Ensure that they understand the risks presented by the internet. Here are two sites that help with this mission, presented by National Cyber Security Alliance, GetNetWise and Microsoft Security at Home. As always, a final note.
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit union does not solicit personal or financial information via email. Please be assured that the security of your information is a priority at Suncoast. Some resources available for you directly at our site: -
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union - Latest Scam Alerts -
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union - Training and Awareness -
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union - Privacy Policy Click here for a list of the latest Scam Alerts!
Could YOU be a VICTIM of a SCAM????
Please forward any suspicious phishing emails to
abuse@suncoastfcu.org. Consumers are being targeted by Scam Artists at an alarming rate. Suncoast makes every possible effort to protect our members from being victimized. However, unfortunately we cannot fight this ever-increasing problem alone.
Although we place holds on items according to Reg CC standards, often these hold periods are not sufficient for items that are returned as a fraud or counterfeit. As the endorser you are ultimately responsible for any item that is returned for non-payment.
Please inform the Teller immediately if :
Deposit/Check Cashing:
The item your deposited/cashed was received via the mail from an unknown source, via contact with someone over the internet, for a lottery, sweepstakes, or inheritance, for the sale of an item through a publication or internet, or if the amount of the check is for more than you expected.
Cash Withdrawals:
If you are withdrawing cash at the instruction of an unknown person.
If you are withdrawing cash to be sent Western Union or via wire.
If the withdrawal is for 'excess' of a check you received previously.
If the withdrawal is to pay taxes, fees, etc for a lottery, sweepstakes, or inheritence.
Click here for a list of the latest Scam Alerts!
If you answer YES to more than one of these questions, you are potentially a target for a fraud SCAM. Please inform the Teller immediately, if the check or money you are negotiating falls into any of these categories or if you are withdrawing funds to wire or Western Union.
S - Source of Receipt/Source of Funds:
Did you receive this check by mail or FedEx?
Are the proceeds for more than the selling price of an item?
Are the proceeds supposed to be to cover taxes, fees, etc for other monies your are to receive?
C - Contact with Sender
Was the receipt of this check through contact you had with someone in response to an ad, a publication, over the internet, a lottery, a sweepstakes, or an unsuspected inheritance?
A - Acquaintance
You're only acquainted with the sender/issuer via anonymous means (ie. Internet, phone or mail) and have never met the individual IN PERSON that sent you the check?
M - Method of Sending Proceeds
Have you been asked to WIRE or WESTERN UNION any of the proceeds of this check?
Please note that you are responsible for any item that you negotiate. The Credit Union is not responsible for any items that are returned for non-payment. Noting that the length of time to receive a counterfeit item back can exceed normal check hold periods.
Please forward any suspicious phishing emails to
abuse@suncoastfcu.org. 
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