- Expert Insights: Stay Safe Online
- What to Do If You Believe You’ve Fallen Victim
- How You Can Protect Yourself
- How Advia Protects You
- Advia: Your Partner in Fraud Prevention
In light of recent events with cybersecurity and large-scale data breaches, your money is safe with Advia Credit Union. We wanted to take a moment to remind you of online best practices.
Expert Insights: Stay Safe Online
Protecting yourself from online scams can be straightforward with a few simple steps. According to Advia's fraud experts, here are some recommendations to help you stay safe:
- Be cautious with unsolicited emails and phone calls asking for personal information.
- Enable two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security.
- Keep your devices and software up to date.
- Use strong, unique passwords for your accounts.
- Check your financial statements regularly for any suspicious activity.
- Stay informed about the latest scams to keep yourself one step ahead.
What to Do If You Believe You’ve Fallen Victim
If you believe you may have fallen victim to a scam, it’s important to act quickly. Here are the steps you should take:
- Stop all communication with the scammer and avoid sharing any more personal information.
- Change your passwords immediately for any accounts that may be compromised.
- Report the scam to your local authorities and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
- Notify your credit union and credit card companies right away to prevent further losses if you’ve lost money or had your personal information stolen.
- Monitor your credit report to identify any unauthorized activity.
Remember, you’re not alone, and taking these steps can help protect you from further harm.
How You Can Protect Yourself
Passkeys are the future of secure, hassle-free logins. Unlike passwords, they can’t be guessed, reused, or stolen in data breaches. Here’s how you can stay safe and level up your password to a passkey:
- You can find out how to switch from a password to a passkey if you are a Facebook user here.
- You can find out how to switch from a password to a passkey if you are an Apple user here.
- You can find out how to switch from a password to a passkey if you are a Google user here.
How Advia Protects You
We have multifactor authentication, which is security beyond just username and password. Advia also offers extra security enhancements now available through devices, like passkeys and strong password managers.
Advia: Your Partner in Fraud Prevention
Our team is dedicated to protecting you and your loved ones from fraud. Your financial safety is our primary concern, and we’re here to assist you in identifying and avoiding common scams. For additional tips on fraud prevention, be sure to explore our Financial Blog. You can also visit our ID Theft Protection page and Security Hub for additional information, including forming a recovery action plan, recommended online resources, and much more.