Current Alerts

"Smishing" Alert - June 27, 2008

Credit unions across the country are reporting that their member’s are receiving unsolicited text messages. It’s an attempt at Smishing, the latest form of phishing. In Smishing, an e-mail tries to lure a recipient into giving personal information via SMS, the communications protocol used to send text messages to a wireless device.

Members receive a text message via cell phone warning that their bank account has been closed due to suspicious activity. It then tells them they need to call a certain phone number to reactivate the account. Unsuspecting callers who dial the number provided in the text message will be taken to an automated voice mail box that prompts them to key in their credit card or debit card number, expiration date, and PIN to verify their information.

If you have a question concerning your account or credit/debit card, contact WESTconsin Credit Union.

Fraudulent Cashier’s Check Alert - June 9, 2008

WESTconsin Credit Union is aware of a new scam involving a Cashier's Check that appears to come from WESTconsin Credit Union. The check is being sent in the mail, along with a secret shopper survey that asks the recipient to visit several different stores using the money from the check, then to wire the remainder of the funds back. Please note: this is a scam.

The Cashier's Check shows the WESTconsin Credit Union logo, name, routing number and check number. However, neither the check nor the survey is legitimate. If you receive this survey and check in the mail, please destroy them.

Email Scam Targeting People Affiliated with UW-Stout & UW-River Falls

There is an email scam targeting people affiliated with UW-Stout and UW-River Falls. If you receive this email that states your WESTconsin account has been suspended, do not click on the link or fill out any of your personal information. The message targets both members and non-members. Click here for a sample of the email. Please contact WESTconsin Credit Union if you have any questions.

MidAmerica Bank Email Scam

An email claiming to be from the MidAmerica Bank claiming that they are upgrading their computer systems and are asking to confirm your personal profile. It lists a phony telephone number where a representative will be available to take your call. This is a scam. Do not click on any links or give any of your personal information.

NEW! Debit Card & Credit Card Fraud - Updated May 5, 2008!!

WCU has recently been notified of about several debit and credit card fraud cases. The majority of the cases are debit card related. At this time it appears that the fraud is only impacting Menomonie WCU members. Other financial institutions have been impacted as well.

Due to the number of recent fraud cases WCU has blocked all signature-based debit card transactions in Florida, Georgia, New York and Texas.  Members can still use the debit card as a PIN-based transaction or they may contact us to be excluded from the block to allow the member to use the debit card as a signature-based transaction. 

Be sure to take the time to review your debit and credit card transactions. If you notice anything suspicious please contact WCU.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rebate Email Scam

An email claiming to be from the IRS has started circulating the internet. The email "informs you that you are eligible to receive a tax refund" This email is a scam. Do not click on any links or give  out any personal information - delete the email immediately.

$500 Credit Card Reward Scam

CUNA Security Notification Scam

$50 Reward Survey Scam

Update Credit Union Account Scam

Credit Union National Association Email Scam

Verified by Visa Email Scam

NCUA Email Scams

Account Info Verification

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