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Security Alerts

08/28/08 -- Beware Text Message Phishing Attempt
There have been several cell phone text messages reported that state "We regret to inform you your credit union access has been locked. Account has been frozen".

The message then requests that recipients call a phone number or go to a website.  Responding to this will take you to a voice mail system or website that asks you for credit card and other information that can be used to steal your identity.

 If you see a message like this on your cell phone do not reply by texting, and do not call the phone number listed.

If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


08/08/08 -- Beware Vishing Attempt
There have been several automated phone calls reported that state "Your SunState Credit card had been blocked. Please call the following number to safely reactivate it".

Responding to this will take you to a voice mail system that asks you for credit card and other information that can be used to steal your identity.

 If you receive a message like this, do not call the phone number listed.

If you believe you have been the victim of this scam, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


06/12/08 -- Beware Economic Stimulus Scam
There are several emails claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) encouraging you to submit a form to make sure you get your economic stimulus check. These emails ask you to click on a link, fill out a form, and submit the form for a speedy refund.

The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through e-mail.

As always, to stay safe, do NOT click on ANY links in ANY emails. Instead, type the address in your browser’s address bar.

If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


05/20/08 -- Beware Text Message Phishing Attempt
There have been several cell phone text messages reported that state "Your SunState FCU account is closed due to unusual activity".

The message then requests that recipients call a phone number or go to a website.  Responding to this will take you to a voice mail system or website that asks you for credit card and other information that can be used to steal your identity.

 If you see a message like this on your cell phone do not reply by texting, and do not call the phone number listed.

If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


05/12/08 -- Beware Text Message Phishing Attempt
There have been several cell phone text messages reported that state "Your Sun State FCU bill service is expired" or "Your Sun State FCU Visa has expired".

The message then requests that recipients call a phone number or go to a website.  Responding to this will take you to a voice mail system or website that asks you for credit card and other information that can be used to steal your identity.

 If you see a message like this on your cell phone do not reply by texting, and do not call the phone number listed.

If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


04/15/08 -- Beware Phishing Attempt
There are several emails circulating claiming to be from SunState Federal Credit Union telling members they have a new alert message and providing a link to a bogus website.

SunState Federal Credit Union does not send links in email alerts. As always, to stay safe, do NOT click on ANY links in ANY emails. Instead, type the address in your browser’s address bar.

If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


02/27/08 - Beware Phishing Attempt
An email claiming to be from CUNA is asking members to call a phone number or click a link due to a compromise of a credit card account. You should not respond to this message.The Credit Union National Association is the trade association for credit unions in the US. CUNA does not maintain any type of customer/member financial information.

As always, to stay safe, do NOT click on ANY links in ANY e-mails. Instead, type the address in your browser’s address bar.If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


5/9/07 -- Beware Phishing Attempt
A recent phishing e-mail, appearing to be from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), is targeting consumers', and their fear of security relating to the recent TJX Companies data breach.

As always, to stay safe, do NOT click on ANY links in ANY e-mails. Instead, type the address in your browser’s address bar.If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


4/2/07 -- Beware of "Email" Scam
An email claiming to be from Visa is asking members to click a link and provide account information in order to activate the "Verified by Visa" security program. Despite the genuine logos, the email does not originate from Visa. Those who do click on the embedded link will be directed to a fake website and asked to provide details about the cardholder's account which will be harvested by the scammers.

As always, to stay safe, do NOT click on ANY links in ANY e-mails. Instead, type the address in your browser’s address bar.For more information about Verified by Visa, a genuine security program designed to protect consumers from credit card fraud, visit https://usa.visa.com/personal/security.

If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


3/22/07 -- Beware of Telephone Scam
There has been a recent telephone scam where a phone scam artist has called one of our members and tricked them into sharing personal information about their account. One caller stated they were with Sunstate Federal Credit Union and the other stated she was from The American Bankers Association representing Sunstate Federal Credit Union.

Please be aware that SunState Federal Credit Union will never solicit you to verify your account number over the telephone. Remember never provide your personal information or passwords in response to an unsolicited request. If you did not initiate the communication, you should not provide any information. Ask the caller for their name, department and phone extension. Then contact SunState at a number you know to be correct to determine if the call is legitimate.

Contact Us immediately at 352-381-5200 or toll free at 877-786-7828 if you think you have been scammed.


11/30/06-- Beware of “Phishing” Emails
There is an e-mail circulating that pretends to be from SunState Federal Credit Union asking the reader to click a link that takes them to a site that is a copy of our Home$Banking page. This fake “look alike” site is designed to collect your account id, password, and personal financial information for use in identity theft.

As always, to stay safe, do NOT click on ANY links in ANY e-mails. Instead, type the address in your browser’s address bar.

For more security information click here. To learn more about phishing click here.If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


07/14/06-- Beware of “Phishing” Emails
There is an e-mail circulating that pretends to be from SunState Federal Credit Union asking the reader to click a link that takes them to a site that is a copy of our Home$Banking page. This fake “look alike” site is designed to collect your account id, password, and personal financial information for use in identity theft.

As always, to stay safe, do NOT click on ANY links in ANY e-mails. Instead, type the address in your browser’s address bar.

For more security information click here. To learn more about phishing click here.If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.


07/04/05-- Beware of “Phishing” Emails
There is an e-mail circulating that pretends to be from National Credit Union asking the reader to click a link that takes them to a site that is a of the NCUA website. This fake “look alike” site is designed to collect your credit card information and ATM PIN.for use in identity theft.

As always, to stay safe, do NOT click on ANY links in ANY e-mails. Instead, type the address in your browser’s address bar.

For more security information click here. To learn more about phishing click here.If you believe you've been scammed, file your complaint at ftc.gov, and then visit the FTC's Identity Theft website at consumer.gov/idtheft.



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