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NCUA Phone Fraud Alert

Automated call claiming to be from the NCUA has attempted to gain personal information from several credit union members.

By Heather Anderson | Updated on January 22, 2014

The NCUA on Tuesday warned consumers to beware of a new telephone fraud, known as a “vishing” scheme, that is using the agency’s name in an attempt to obtain personal financial information.

Several credit union members have been contacted by an automated phone call claiming to be from the NCUA and notifying consumers their debit cards have been compromised. The call then asks the receiver to follow prompts, which request personal information, including sensitive financial data and personal identification information, the NCUA said in a release.

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