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PHONE: (925) 447-5001 • ROUTING #: 321173072 • FRAUD CENTER

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PHONE: (925) 447-5001
ROUTING #: 321173072
FRAUD CENTER

Protect Yourself Against Fraud

Security Tip:

Recognizing Phishing Attempts
Phishing occurs when criminals try to get us to open harmful links, emails or attachments that could request our personal information or infect our devices. Phishing messages or “bait” usually come in the form of an email, text, direct message on social media or phone call. These messages are often designed to look like they come from a trusted person or organization, to get us to respond. Look for these common phishing signs:
  • Urgent or emotionally appealing language, especially messages that claim dire consequences for not responding immediately
  • Requests to send personal and financial information
  • Untrusted shortened URLs
  • Incorrect email addresses or links, like amazan.com instead of amazon.com

Fraud Center

UNCLE Credit Union is dedicated to the safety and security of our members. As your trusted financial institution, we are here to answer your questions and help you make smart decisions.

UNCLE will never contact you via text to approve a transaction or ask for your financial information.
UNCLE will never ask for your password or login credentials. If you receive a phone call asking for this information, hang up.
If you are suspicious of any interaction with UNCLE, do not provide any information. Call us at (925) 447-5001.
UNCLE will ALWAYS be spelled in capital letters. UNCLE Credit Union will never be written as Uncle Credit Union.

What is Caller ID Spoofing?

Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately mimics a legitimate individual, company or government entity’s phone number. This is done for the purpose of obtaining individuals personal information and/or money. We have recently seen credit union's, bank's, and utility company's phone numbers spoofed.
If you are asked for your card information or online banking password, please hang up and call UNCLE Credit Union directly at 925-447-5001.

Protect Your Account with Strong Passwords

Strong, secure passwords are the most effective ways to safeguard your personal and financial information. Weak passwords are a common vulnerability that fraudsters exploit to gain unauthorized access to your accounts. Some essential guidelines for creating a strong password include:

  • Prioritize Password Length: Use passwords that are at least 10 characters long. The longer your password, the harder it is for cybercriminals to crack.
  • Mix Characters: Combine upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters to create a complex password.
  • Avoid Common Words and Phrases: Refrain from using easily guessable passwords like "password123" or personal information such as your name or birthdate.
  • Unique Passwords for Each Account: Do not reuse passwords across multiple sites. If one account is compromised, others can be at risk.
  • Regular Updates: Change your passwords regularly to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

Lost/Stolen UNCLE Credit or Debit Card

To report lost or stolen cards, please login to online banking and block your card using our Card Management services. You can also contact us anytime at (925)-447-5001 to block your card.

A new card will be issued and mailed to you the next business day after you block the card. If your account has experienced fraud, block use of the card as described above, then contact us on the next business day at (925) 447-5001 to find out how to dispute any fraudulent activity.

Stay Informed and Protect Yourself

Beware of anyone asking for your account information. Typical information scammers are looking for includes:

  •  ATM card, credit card and debit card numbers
  • Card expiration dates and security codes
  • Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) and passwords
  • Social Security numbers and other personal details (birth dates, addresses, and clues to common passwords)

Unfortunately, fraudulent attempts to access personal information are common. Fraudulent attempts to obtain your personal information can be made via email, phone call, text message, or in-person. Here are several common types of fraud:

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2100 Las Positas Court
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 447-5001
Routing # 321173072

Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency. We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. NMLS ID 729232.
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