Scammers use convincing listings, urgent messages, and unfamiliar payment instructions to pressure people into sending money. Slow down, verify the source independently, and use payment methods that provide clear records.
Use the event organizer’s official website to identify authorized ticket sellers. Check the seller’s address carefully, read the purchase and refund terms, and be cautious of offers that demand immediate payment or move the conversation to an unrelated messaging app.
Scammers may copy legitimate rental listings or advertise properties they do not control. Compare the listing with the property owner’s or booking platform’s official information, read the cancellation terms, and keep communication and payment within the platform when its rules require it.
An unexpected text about a toll, fine, delivery, or account problem may include a link designed to collect payment or personal information. Do not use the link in the message. Find the organization’s official website or phone number independently and verify whether action is needed.
Contact your financial institution promptly using a verified number or secure channel. Save the message, receipt, and seller details. Ask what options are available for the payment method you used, and report suspected fraud to the appropriate official agency.
Visit Noven CreditUnion Security and Fraud Awareness for more guidance, or contact Noven CreditUnion through a verified channel.
