Scams

Four spooky money scams to watch out for this Halloween

Ghouls and goblins aren’t the only frightening creatures lurking around this fall. Scammers are preying on your social media, your email inbox, and even texting or calling your phone number, trying to steal your money or personal information.   The Federal Trade Commission has reported a 14 percent increase in total losses from fraud, topping over […]

Pig Butchering: The Scam That Feeds on Trust

Pig butchering scams are a form of investment fraud that have seen a dramatic rise in recent years, both nationally and here at Empeople Credit Union. The term “pig butchering” metaphorically describes the process of fattening a pig before slaughter, which parallels the way scammers groom their victims to extract as much money as possible. […]