Fraud Prevention Resources
At Corning Credit Union, we take every precaution to protect your personal information, and with data breaches continuing to be a significant issue, we want to help you protect yourself, too.
There are several things you can do to protect yourself.
Monitor your accounts:
Visa’s Zero Liability Policy protects you from unauthorized use of your Visa® credit or debit card when you notify us of the fraudulent charges. Make sure to regularly monitor your account(s) for suspicious activity and
contact us immediately if you notice anything unusual. Using your Visa debit card and choosing to process the transaction as credit gives you all the security protections of a Visa transaction.
Notify us if your card or PIN has been lost or stolen:
contact us immediately if you believe your Visa credit or debit (CU-Extra, X-treme or ATM) card or PIN has been lost or stolen. We have
24/7 phone support for your cards.
Contact us for assistance if you are concerned about a data breach: If you believe that your card may have been involved in a data breach, please
contact us for assistance.
Always sign the back of your cards upon receiving them: Your card is not valid unless signed. Merchants may check for your signature on the back of the card and compare it with your signed receipt to make sure they match. A signed card
could possibly deter someone from using the card if it's been lost or stolen.
Sign up for text or email alerts: These alerts notify you via text message or email when transactions are made in any of your CCU accounts.
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Log into online banking
- Click on "Visa Purchase Alerts" in the Quick Links section on the lower right-hand side of the dashboard
- Follow the on-screen (you will need to enroll each of your cards for this service)
Keep your contact information current: Ensure the contact information we have for you is up-to-date in the event we need to contact you.
- To update your contact information, log in to online banking or mobile banking
- Choose "Settings" from the navigation menu on the left
- Select "Contact" and update desired information
Take note of our Fraud Prevention services: Our
24/7 Fraud Prevention Service enables us to detect unusual activity on your Visa credit or debit (CU-Extra®, X-treme or ATM) card. If it detects
suspicious transactions, a specialist from Fraud Prevention Services will contact you via text or phone call.
Managing your personal information: Protect yourself and minimize your risk. By managing your personal information wisely, cautiously, and with an awareness of the issue, you can help guard against
identity theft.
Let us know if you will be traveling: Because CCU is diligently on the lookout for suspicious activity, there’s a chance we might decline an out-of-town transaction that is not normal activity for you. It’s how we keep you safe from fraud,
which is number one on our priority list. By letting us know in advance that you’ll be traveling, our
free service will help give you reassurance that your card services won’t be disrupted while you’re away.
Be an educated consumer: The best way to protect yourself against fraud and scams is to be an educated consumer. Visit our
Security Resources area for more information.
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