Protecting yourself against fraud identity theft should be an ongoing effort. At Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union, we continually update our Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union website with fraud identity theft alerts and the latest safety information. You have probably taken some steps to guard against identity theft and other financial fraud, but it is a good idea to check our Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union website often to keep up with the latest credit fraud protection.

We have posted the following recent fraud identity theft alerts:

• Beware of Fake IRS Email!
• Telephone Identity Theft Scam Consumer Alert
• NCUA Internet/Email Fraud
• Check Fraud Warning
• Lottery Warning

Another useful tool on our website is the Identity Safety Quiz, developed by the Better Business Bureau.

A West Valley City Credit Union member who believed she took reasonable precautions recently took the Identity Safety Quiz and discovered that she was vulnerable in several areas.

One way Taylorsville bank and federal credit union customers can protect themselves is to choose online account statements which eliminate the need for copies mailed to their home. Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union offers e-statements. Contact one of our neighborly account specialists at Westwood to sign up for this service.

Give us a call at our Taylorsville branch by dialing 801-484-8811.

Your security and privacy is one of our biggest concerns at Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union. We work hard to protect your information and maintain a safe and secure environment as your financial stronghold.

We have learned that a fraudulent email has been sent out to some of our Taylorsville members claiming to be from Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union. This fraudulent email is falsely warning members that their account has been suspended for a ‘billing failure’. The email asks for the member to update information and has a link to a page that has been made to look like the Taylorsville BeeOnline login screen.

We’re taking this opportunity to remind you that Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union will never ask you to update your information via email.

Online predators will fabricate fraudulent emails in an attempt to trick you into divulging your username and password. They warn you of a false problem with your account, and then lead you to a cleverly disguised website where you are asked to enter your username and password. Once you enter your information, the thieves capture your information and may attempt to use it to gain access to your accounts. The process is called ‘phishing‘, and much like regular fishing, they are sending these emails to thousands of individuals hoping that one or two will bite.

Some important things you need to remember to protect yourself from thieves trying to gain your information via email are:

• Be suspicious of emails that include urgent requests for information. Phishers usually use falsely exciting or upsetting statements to get people to react immediately without thinking.
• Never follow a link if you suspect the message may be fraudulent. Call the company the message is claiming to be from to learn of its accuracy. It’s always safer to type in the address that you normally access the website with. In our case, ‘www.beehivecredit.com‘. Make sure the address in your browser is indeed the address of the site you’re trying to reach.
• Avoid filling out forms sent via email. Never enter your information if you don’t see a picture of a locked padlock in your browser indicating a secure connection. If you are unsure, the best way to confirm is to type he address you know to be correct into your browser.

If you received a phishing email regarding Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union, or have followed a link in an email claiming to be from Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union, please call us as soon as possible so that we can take the steps necessary to protect you and your information.

Call us today at (801) 484-8811 or 800-658-8588.

We are here to help protect you and your information, and are happy to discuss any concerns or questions you may have. We also have more information about protecting yourself from fraud online at http://beehivecredit.com/fraud_alerts.shtml

We appreciate your loyal membership and your vigilance in helping us to protect your information.

-Taylorsville Beehive Credit Union