Fraud Prevention Checklist
Rachel Statzell • November 18, 2023
Here is a simple list of things you can accomplish
today
to protect yourself from fraud.
Why Is It Important?
- Create strong passwords.
Passwords should be diverse in makeup and vary from login to login. This is your first layer of defense against fraud.
2. Keep your contact information up to date.
If your account is compromised, having your correct contact information means you are notified sooner of potentially fraudulent activity.
3. Enable app alerts
Enabling alerts to your apps can give you notice of unauthorized activity as soon as it happens.
4. Know what to look for in a scam.
Education is the key to preventing fraud. Know what to look for
before
you become a victim of fraud.
5. Know who has your information
Knowing what apps have your information stored can be the difference between an unexpected charge and a fraudulent one.
How?
Visit our
Contact Info update page
to ensure your email, phone number, and address are all correct. Log in to any other accounts you may have to make sure your info is current also.
Log in to our
online banking portal
or SCU's mobile app (
Android
) or (
iPhone
)to start setting up custom alerts.
Log in to our
online banking portal
or mobile app (
Android
) or (
iPhone
) to view who has your card on file.
The Bottom Line....
Keeping yourself free from fraud and scams is not an easy process, but with a few extra steps and some diligence, you can add multiple layers of protection to all
of your personal accounts.




























