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Tips on how to Spot a Scam

Could you spot the signs of a scam? Learn these RED FLAGS to prevent fraud from impacting you.

  • FEAR: If someone is claiming to be an authority figure and wants you to act fast to prevent something drastic from happening, it’s most likely a scam.
  • FREEBIES: No one gives away money for free. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
  • UNUSUAL PAYMENT METHODS: Any time anyone suggests payment in the form of a pre-paid gift card or asks you to wire money or send by courier, don’t do it!
  • SECRETS: If you are asked to do something out of the ordinary and keep it a secret, it is absolutely worth confiding in someone you trust before you take any action.

Acadia FCU will not call you for your: 

  • Online banking information
  • Passwords
  • Social Security numbers
  • Mother’s maiden name
  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Other private personal information
  • Never open attachments or click on texts or emails claiming to be from Acadia FCU.
  • Always use caution when making transactions to individuals you haven’t met in person.
  • Never share personal information, including financial accounts, with anyone!

If you get a suspicious phone call, hang up and call 1.855.692.2234. DO NOT hit redial. Your friends at Acadia FCU can help!

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Beware of scam text messages AKA "Smishing"

There have been many reports of credit union impersonation through text messaging in Maine, claiming to be from the credit union’s fraud monitoring department. They direct members to click a link or call a number, where scammers collect sensitive information and use it to steal from you. Please protect yourself by hanging up and calling back at a verified number, never click on links in text messages, and never give out verification codes or online banking information.