"Phishing" Schemes

"Phishing" is a kind of credit and debit card fraud. By pretending to email from a bank or similar site, scammers "fish" for account numbers, passwords, Social Security numbers, etc. They trick consumers into divulging sensitive information so that unlawful charges can be made on the consumers' accounts.

A number of fraudulent email messages that claim to be from Potlatch No.1 Federal Credit Union have been forwarded to us by our members. These schemes change frequently and often have links or attachments with links. Users who click on the links are taken to look-alike or "spoofed" sites where they are asked to enter personal data.

To help protect yourself always type in our website address www.p1fcu.org manually into the address bar. NEVER click on a link in an e-mail stating your information needs to be updated. We will NEVER ask for your Mothers Maiden Name or Credit Card number online. If you question any form please Contact the credit union.

What does a phishing email look like?
Below is a sample of a phishing e-mail.

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