KV Federal Credit Union | Identity Theft and fraud

Beware of Fraud Checks

Scams may be attempted with check fraud. For example, if you should receive a check in the mail as a result of sale of merchandise over the internet or following notification that you have won a prize, proceed with caution! Make an attempt to contact the financial institution the check is drawn upon, to help you determine if the check is legitimate. Do not call the phone number on the check since it may be a fraudulent phone number. If you need help please contact KV for additional information.

Fraud & Scams

When personal information is obtained fraudulently, scams may be attempted. Only provide your personal information for legitimate purposes when you are certain you are disclosing it to a legitimate source. If you receive an unexpected request by email, phone or even by mail, from an institution or business, take a moment to phone them to determine if the request is legitimate. Use a phone number from your latest telephone directory. "Phishing" occurs when an official looking request is made, but the source is really a counterfeit web site or address.

Remember, KV Federal would never email, phone or text message you to ask you for your account number or other personal information.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service

To contact the service by phone or mail, contact your local post office for the Postal Inspection Service office that serves your area.

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STOPFRAUD.GOV

U.S. Government "Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force" To report financial fraud and to learn how to protect yourself from fraud.

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To report internet crime

U.S. Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section Criminal Division—web site

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NCUA Fraud Hotline

The regulatory agency for KV Federal Credit Union is the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). You may phone the NCUA Fraud Hotline at: 1-800-755-1030

Trans Union Credit Bureau Fraud Department

1-800-680-7289

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Equifax Credit Bureau Fraud Department

1-800-525-6285

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Experian Credit Bureau Fraud Department

1-888-397-3742

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"OnGuardOnline"

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) "OnGuardOnline" - to help avoid becoming a victim of internet scams.

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Information available for prevention of ID Theft and what to do if you have become a victim. Phone FTC: 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338)

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ID Theft Prevention

Please keep your personal information, account number information, access codes and passwords confidential. KV would not ask you for your confidential access code or password information by email, phone or through the mail. To help you learn to protect your identity, information is readily available at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other links below.