Phishing Alert

Email fraud is a major problem for internet users. Claiming to be sent by DUFCU or other financial institutions, these emails ask you to reply with personal information, such as your credit card number, passwords, or online IDs to name a few. These deceptive emails (also known as email "phishing") appear to be real in an attempt to commit identity theft.

DUFCU has recently seen a rise in these phishing attempts—so please be aware. We will never ask for any personal account information via email.

The emails may also send you to a link that looks similar to DUFCU's Website. This site, however, is NOT DUFCU. DO NOT click on the link and DO NOT enter your personal information on the fake site. The latest attempt may look like this:

We'll never ask you for these things via email:

• Personal account information
• Social Security numbers
• Online IDs or passwords
• Credit Card numbers
• ATM PINs

If you suspect you are a victim of an email phishing scam, contact DUFCU immediately by calling 919.684.6704 or 866 MY DUFCU (outside Durham). You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission by emailing spam@uce.gov or the Internet Fraud Complaint Center of the FBI at www.ifccfbi.gov.

NOTE: If DUFCU needs to contact you about your accounts, we will always contact you by phone or mail, never by email.