by Sherry Peterson | Dec 1, 2023 | Scam Alerts
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Scams! The holidays are, for many people, a season of giving. Naturally, this can only mean one thing for cybercriminals: a season of scamming. Here are a few of the top scams to be on the look out for this holiday season. Gift Cards Gift...
by Sherry Peterson | Sep 29, 2023 | Scam Alerts
In today’s digital age, scams and fraud attempts are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it crucial for all ELGA Credit Union members to stay vigilant. We want to remind our members that ELGA Credit Union will never ask you to verify your card number or...
by Debra Chaffins | Aug 11, 2023 | Scam Alerts
SMiShing utilizes text messages (SMS) to defraud Credit Union members. With SMiShing, a member could receive a fraudulent text message appearing to come from the Credit Union. The message will usually contain a link which will attempt to entice the member to click the...
by Sherry Peterson | Jul 5, 2023 | Scam Alerts
If you receive an unexpected call, text, or email from someone claiming to be a credit union representative, do not provide any personal or account information. Instead, call us directly at 810-715-3542. PIN Verification Code scams targeting members have become a...
by Sherry Peterson | May 3, 2023 | Scam Alerts
In 2022, Phyllis Wiseberg, a 90-year-old widow lost $20,000 when cybercriminals withdrew the money from her account. Her story, shared by the National Council on Aging, is devastating, but unfortunately not uncommon. Financial exploitation is a reality many seniors...
by Sherry Peterson | May 3, 2023 | Scam Alerts
Check the Website URL! We have found sponsored ads for sites that claim to be ELGA Credit Union but are actually sites pretending to be ELGA. Always check the website URL before clicking on a link.Our official website is www.elgacu.com. Don’t use...
