Important Reminder About Third-Party Mortgage Mailings

As a homeowner, your deed is part of the public record—which means third-party companies may use that information to send you unsolicited offers. We’ve recently seen an increase in both the number and frequency of these mailings being sent to homeowners in our community. These notices often use urgent or official-sounding language such as: “Important information […]

Stay Safe While Shopping Online This Holiday Season

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and cybercriminals are getting ready to strike. With Artificial Intelligence (AI) now a common part of their toolkit, scams are becoming harder than ever to spot. These advanced tools make it easier for scammers to create realistic emails, fake websites, and even lifelike calls or […]

New Email Address for Fraud Alerts

Effective Today, July 28th, the email address used to send fraud alerts for your debit and credit cards will be changing. You will now receive alerts from No-Reply@fraud.Velera.com instead of No-Reply@fraud.pscu.com. To protect yourself from scams, always double-check the sender. If you’re ever unsure about an email, do not click any links—call the number on […]

What is SIM Swapping?

SIM Swapping, also known as SIM Hijacking, is an emerging cybersecurity threat. It occurs when a fraudster uses stolen personal information to trick your mobile provider into transferring your phone number to a SIM card they control. Once they gain access, the fraudster can intercept calls and text messages—including security codes—which allows them to access […]

How Common is Your PIN?

Cybercriminals are always looking for a vulnerability they can exploit; one of the most common being an easy-to-guess PIN. We use PINs in many aspects of our lives from unlocking phones and other devices to using your debit or credit card. So how secure is your PIN? Do you see your PIN below? 1234 1111 […]

Carefully Review Unsolicited Communications

When you own a home, your deed is recorded at the local courthouse and becomes part of the public record. It is not uncommon for this information to be used by third parties to solicit you for their products or services. Whenever you receive an unsolicited communication regarding your mortgage, it is important to review […]