Fraud Prevention and Detection Center

Protect your credit—and yourself.

Get information on the most common fraud scams, how to best protect yourself, and what steps to take if you become a victim of identity theft with these tips from Northern Credit Union.

At Northern, your peace of mind is our top priority. If you have any questions about account security or if you think your personal information has fallen into the wrong hands, and you may be experiencing fraud on your account, contact us by calling 315.782.0155, connect with us via Video Banking, fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page or visit any of our relationship centers.

Upcoming Free Webinars

Unlock the path to personal financial fitness by securing your virtual seat at one of our free webinars, where you can gain invaluable insights into financial education, learn more about credit reports, and discover effective strategies to prevent fraud. Our webinars are packed with useful info and are open to everyone. Just make sure to reserve your virtual seat.

Scam-proof Your Financial Life Online

The instances of online fraud only seem to grow every year. However, that doesn’t mean you need to swear off the Internet forever. Surfing the web can be safe and worry-free as long as careful steps are taken. Knowing how to spot a scam is crucial. To keep your identity and money secure, here’s a quick guide to identifying—and avoiding—online fraud.

Avoiding Identity Theft: Secure Your Belongings in Public

A thief that gets their hands on your Social Security or account numbers can cause a lot more harm than one that just steals ten dollars from your wallet. While the damage can be great, there are several steps you can take to keep your private information secure.

Identity Theft

Learn about the tactics thieves use to steal your identity so you prevent it.

Stay Safe from Card Skimming Scams

Stay safe from card skimming scams by educating yourself on what to look for when swiping your physical cards.

Spotting A Romance Scam

February is here and love is in the air. Romance scams are all over the internet and can be difficult to spot.

Protect Your Identity With EZShield

Enjoy peace of mind with identity protection for you and your family.

Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams

Northern Credit Union will NEVER call and ask for personal information over the phone.

Recent Data Breach Update

Stop fraudsters in their tracks with our tips to protect your personal information.

Identity Theft Toolkit

The resources in this toolkit are designed to help make your personal information safer.

Protect Yourself From Scammers

Join us in fighting back against fraud before it occurs.

Text Message Fraud Alerts

With our new debit card monitoring service every transaction will be reviewed in real time helping make your account more secure.

Spotting Counterfeit Bills

Check out our top tips to avoid being burned by counterfeit bills.

Tips for Safe Online Shopping

Be sure to check out our top tips for keeping your information secure while taking advantage of the many benefits of online shopping.

The Many Faces of Identity Theft

Identity thieves can target their victims in a variety of ways. Learn what they are and how to avoid them.

Identity Theft: A Survivor's Guide

Understand the three vital steps that will help victims of identity theft assess, organize and recover.

Common Scams That Target the Elderly

Learn which “too good to be true” claims targeting senior citizens you should watch out for.

Fraudulent Check & Money Orders

Stop scammers in their tracks to prevent fraud by learning to spot red flags before depositing checks and money orders.

Guarding Against Identity Theft

Protect yourself against identity theft by securing these four main pathways to your personal information.

Fight Fraud with a Credit File Freeze

Stop identity theft in its tracks by preventing credit bureaus from releasing your report and score.

Protect Your Credit with Fraud Alerts

Adding a fraud alert to your credit file warns credit issuers your personal data has been—or may have been –illegally accessed.

Safe Holiday Shopping Tips

Check out our tips to ensure you’re not giving the gift of personal information to an unscrupulous scammer!

Ready to get started? So are we.

If you need specific information about your account, please log into Online or Mobile Banking and send us a message or give us a call or text. This helps us verify your identity and keep your account secure while helping you!

Traveling? Don’t forget to set up your travel notifications. You can simply give us a call, text, or open a chat on our website or log into Online & Mobile banking to let us know your destination and dates of travel.

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