When conflict happens in the world, the effect can spread in ways beyond the immediate active zone. Times of turmoil often create opportunities for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting victims due to fear, confusion, or panic. An increase in tensions has been known to boost fraud activity, making it imperative that you keep your guard up now more than ever.
This is an urgent fraud message from Triangle Credit Union.
Due to the ongoing conflict and heightened global tensions, cybersecurity experts are warning that scammers may attempt to take advantage of the situation to target individuals and financial institutions. During times of international conflict, cybercriminals often increase phishing emails, fraudulent messages, and other online scams designed to trick people into sharing personal or financial information.
Our credit union wants to remind members to remain vigilant and take extra precautions when receiving unexpected emails, text messages, or phone calls—especially those claiming to be related to international events, government programs, financial relief, or urgent security alerts.
We can’t stress it enough that you keep your guards up, so you don’t fall for any of these scams. Some of the common ones to watch for may include:
- Emails or text messages pretending to be from your financial institution asking you to “verify” your account information.
- Messages with links claiming to provide urgent updates about the conflict or financial markets.
- Fraudulent donation requests claiming to support humanitarian efforts.
- Phone calls pretending to be from banks, government agencies, or law enforcement requesting personal or financial information.
How to protect yourself:
- Do not click links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious messages.
- Never provide your online banking credentials, passwords, or verification codes to anyone.
- Verify suspicious communications by contacting your financial institution directly using official contact information.
- Monitor your accounts regularly and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Our credit union will never ask for your password, PIN, or full account details through email, text, or unsolicited phone calls.
If you believe you have received a suspicious message or may have been targeted by a scam, please contact our Member Services team immediately.
Your security remains our top priority.
Please share this important message with your friends and family as a reminder to stay alert and guard against today’s dangerous and sophisticated scams.
