FRAUD ALERT: We have received reports from some of our members stating that they have received a phone call claiming to be from Taunton Federal Credit Union's Fraud Department requesting debit card numbers, expiration dates and the 3 digit security code on the back of the card.  Please be aware that these communications are fraudulent and are not being made by TFCU.  Do not respond or provide any personal information, instead call TFCU directly.    

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Fraud Alerts

Listed below are the alerts that TFCU has recently received. For more information, please give us a call at (508) 824-6466 or stop by one of our branches. 

Telephone & Text Message Fraud Alert

Posted 8/25/23

We have received reports from some of our members stating that they have received a phone call and/or text message appearing to be from Taunton Federal Credit Union regarding an issue with your account. Please be aware that these phone calls and messages are being sent fraudulently, and not by Taunton Federal Credit Union. 

If you've received any message or call, please do not respond and do not provide personal information. 

If you have responded or clicked a link, please contact TFCU immediately at (508) 824-6466. You can also use the TFCU Mobile App or TFCU Card Control App to temporarily block your debit card.

Telephone Fraud Alert

Posted 3/8/2023

We have received reports from some of our members stating that they have received a phone call using
Taunton Federal Credit Union's name and/or phone number to verify transactions on an account. 

Please be aware that these phone calls are fraudulent and not by Taunton Federal Credit Union.
A TFCU representative would not request your Online Banking credentials or verification code to gain access to your account.

If you believe that you may have been the target of a scam, please contact Taunton Federal Credit Union at (508) 824-6466. You can also use the TFCU Mobile App or TFCU Card Control App to temporarily block your debit card.

Social Media Fraud Alert

Posted 2/21/2023

Please be aware of a trending scam on Facebook involving the sale/rehoming of animals, most often puppies. The scam requests a low, electronic deposit for the adoption of the posted animal. Once the scammer receives the funds, they will stop contact and no appointments to meet/adopt the animal will be made. These types of scams should be reported to your local police department as soon as possible. 

Click here to learn more about animal sale scams from Animal Legal Defense Fund.

 

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