Fraud Education
Received a call or message about your account(s) that you are unsure of?
Please visit an SCU branch or contact us at 800-868-8740. State Credit Union will not call you to ask for your debit or credit card number, your security code, or expiration date to verify transactions on your account. We will not video call you. We will not ask for any of your usernames, passwords, or for any passcode you receive via text message.
Learn How to Protect Yourself
ATM Safety
Tips for Choosing and
Using an ATM
Common Phishing Scams
Avoid Giving Out
Personal Information
Common Scams
Protect Yourself from
Common Schemes
Credit Card Safety
Keep Your Cards
Safe and Secure
Mobile Device Security
Protecting and Securing
Your Mobile Device
Monitor Your Credit
Reduce Identify Theft
with Free Reports
Online Security
Protect Your Information
When Browsing Online
Telephone Security
Maintain Your Security
on the Phone
Travel Precautions
Using Your Credit and
Debit Cards Abroad
Notice suspicious or unusual activity on your account?
Report FraudKeep Your Accounts Secure
Weekly
Check your account at least once per week with SCU Online. You can also set up free text message and email alerts to monitor your account activity.
Yearly
Check your credit report once per year for free, and shred all documentation you no longer need.
If You Move
Contact us as soon as possible so we can update your address. Make sure we always have your correct address on file so documents go to the right place..
Monthly
Open and review your statement, especially if you don't use SCU Online. We also offer ID Theft Protection services with monthly credit and fraud monitoring.
Regularly
Keep updated on common scams and phishing attempts. Need to share your ID? We can securely scan it for you.
Learn to Prevent Fraud
Visit the Department of Consumer Affairs website or the National Credit Union Administration Fraud Prevention Center's website. These sites further teach you how to protect yourself and your personal information.
