Week 1: Spot the Scam

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Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Email* This field is required.

example@example.com

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Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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1. You receive a text: “Interstate CU Fraud Alert: Your card is locked. Tap this link now to restore access.” The link is unfamiliar.* This field is required.

Safe

Suspicious

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Correct! Unexpected messages that create urgency and push you to an unfamiliar link are a common phishing tactic. Use a trusted app, website, or phone number instead.

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Good try. Unexpected messages that create urgency and push you to an unfamiliar link are a common phishing tactic. Use a trusted app, website, or phone number instead.

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You call the credit union using the number printed on the back of your card to ask about a transaction.* This field is required.

Safe

Suspicious

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Correct! Using a trusted number that you independently obtained is a safer way to verify account activity.

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Good try. Using a trusted number that you independently obtained is a safer way to verify account activity.

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A caller says they are from the credit union and asks you to read back a one-time security code you just received.* This field is required.

Safe

Suspicious

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Correct! One-time security codes should not be shared with an unexpected caller. They can be used to approve access or transactions.

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Good try. One-time security codes should not be shared with an unexpected caller. They can be used to approve access or transactions.

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You receive an email about a prize you never entered, and it asks for your account number to claim the money.* This field is required.

Safe

Suspicious

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Correct! Unexpected prizes that require sensitive financial information are a major red flag.

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Good try. Unexpected prizes that require sensitive financial information are a major red flag.

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You notice a charge you do not recognize and contact the credit union through a verified channel.* This field is required.

Safe

Suspicious

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Correct! Promptly reporting suspicious activity through a trusted channel is a good security habit.

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Good try. Promptly reporting suspicious activity through a trusted channel is a good security habit.