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SCHOOL IS IN SESSION: STAY SCAM SMART THIS SEMESTER

As students and families prepare for a new school year, scammers are preparing too. Fraudsters may target members through fake scholarships, tuition alerts, social media offers, student job postings, payment apps, and online marketplace listings. Use this guide to spot red flags, pause before sending money, and verify requests through trusted sources.

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Reporting Suspected Scams

If you suspect that your account has been compromised, or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact MCU @
1-844-MCU-NYNY
(1-844-628-6969).

In addition here are other resources for your protection:

Anti-Phishing Working Group

If you receive a suspected phishing email, forward it to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org.

If you receive a suspected phishing text message, forward it to SPAM (7726).

FTC

Report the phishing attempt to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Google

In Google, click the three dots next to your Reply option and select “Report Phishing”. A panel will open, asking you to confirm that you wish to report the email. Click “Report Phishing Message” and the email will be reviewed.

Outlook

In the Outlook Web App, click the three dots next to the Reply option and choose “Mark as Phishing”. A panel will open, asking you to confirm that you wish to report the email. Click “Report” and the email will be reviewed. (The Outlook client does not offer this option.)

Apple

Apple asks that you forward the suspicious email to reportphishing@apple.com.

IRS

Report tax-related SMS/text/calls phishing attempts to phishing@irs.gov – with the subject line: IRS Phone Scam. For calls, give the caller ID/or callback number. In other cases, copy the entire message and send it as an attachment.

Treasury Inspector General

Contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax administration to report the call at: IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting.

You can also reach out to the MCU Contact Center with any queries about your MCU account at: 1-844-628-6969.

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Stay StreetSmart:

Tips to Keep Your Finances Safe

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION: STAY SCAM SMART THIS SEMESTER

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