ID Theft Information

IMPORTANT: E53 FCU FRAUD ALERT

Please be advised, fraud e-mails, appearing to be from E53 FCU are going around. The e-mails ask for specific account information. If you receive such notification, DO NOT RESPOND. E53 FCU will NEVER ask for your account information in an e-mail.

IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCES

Whether you're a victim of ID theft or you're just trying to protect your good name, you can find helpful resources at the following Web sites:

Call For Action: www.callforaction.org
Federal Trade Commission: www.consumer.gov/idtheft
Social Security Administration:www.ssa.gov
U.S. Postal Inspection Service:www.usps.gov/postalinspectors
ID Theft 911: www.identitytheft911.org

TIPS FOR AVOIDING ID THEFT

Shred all personal documents including credit union and financial statements
Keep personal records and social security info in a secure location
Call the post office immediately if you are not receiving your mail
Be aware of others whenever entering PIN number
Limit the number of cards and info you carry in your wallet
Report lost or stolen cards immediately
Cancel all inactive credit accounts
Use passwords on all credit cards, bank accounts, and phone cards
Match your bills against charges to your credit account each month

IMPORTANT "FREE" CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION

You can get a free report from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies every 12 months. The official Web site, annualcreditreport.com, is the ONLY authorized online source for you to get a free credit report under the federal law. Some other sites claim to offer "free" credit reports, but may charge you for another product if you accept a "free" report.