Fraud Alert – Beware of Spoofing Attempts

MC Federal Credit Union has been notified that members are receiving spoofed phone calls that appear to come from our institution. The reported calls have come from 570.275.4176 and the Caller ID may display MC Federal Credit Union or Danville, PA. The caller claims to be an MC Federal Credit Union team member and states […]

Avoid Tax Scams this Season

Tax season is in full swing and families throughout our communities are busy organizing their financial documents and preparing to file returns. Unfortunately, this is a particularly active time for scammers seeking to exploit people. Every year, taxpayers lose millions of dollars due to fraud and there is no indication that scammers will be any […]

Beware the Dangers of Spoofing

Spoofing is the term used to describe the practice of altering an email address, display name, phone number, text message, or website URL to convince a target that they are interacting with a known, trusted source. This can be as simple as changing a single letter in a web address such as netffix.com being used […]

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams This Season

With Halloween fading in our rearview mirror and Black Friday swiftly approaching, we find ourselves entering the holiday shopping season. This year, forecasters expect holiday shopping to reach record levels as consumers throughout the country find the perfect gifts for loved ones, host family gatherings, make holiday travel arrangements, or open their hearts and wallets […]

Use Caution with Unsolicited Communications

It is not uncommon for third parties to use information that is available in the public record to solicit consumers. This practice is used by both legitimate businesses and scammers alike. Members have reported receiving an “allocated waiver” notice related to their mortgage held by the credit union. This notice was not sent in partnership […]

Fraud Alert – Scammers Impersonate Financial Institution Employees

At MC Federal Credit Union, we are committed to providing you with the knowledge you need to keep your account and personal information safe. We have been informed of a scam that impacted several financial institutions in our area. A sophisticated network of fraudsters posed as employees and used spoofed financial institution phone numbers to […]