Mail Fraud

Keep a close eye on all your mail.

Here are ways to reduce the risk of fraud.

Taking these steps helps you avoid situations that could lead to mail fraud.

  • Log in to your credit union accounts frequently to review your transaction history.
    • Review check images to make sure there are no alterations. 
    • Report unfamiliar and unauthorized transactions to the credit union.
  • If you do not have a mailbox with a lock, be sure to pick up your incoming mail every day or consider using a P.O. Box.
  • Take outgoing mail to the post office.
  • Shred all credit card offers before disposing of them.
  • Make a list of bills and statements you receive and the dates you normally receive them. If you're expecting a bill and you do not receive it, contact the issuer right away.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU'VE BEEN SPOOFED

Contact Philadelphia Federal Credit Union’s Loss Prevention department immediately to report any suspicious activity.

Philadelphia Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with locations in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Columbia County, PA.