This is a statement from the Wake Village Police Department, attention all Red River Credit Union account holders! It has come to our attention that there has been a concerning incident involving a resident of Wake Village. This individual received a suspicious link on their smartphone, While the specifics of how this happened remain unclear, it appears that clicking on the link that granted unauthorized access to their account.
Regrettably, the consequences were severe, resulting in a significant loss of funds from the victim’s account. This serves as a reminder of the dangers lurking in the digital landscape. Your vigilance is paramount in safeguarding your financial well-being.
Should you ever encounter a unrecognized link please exercise extreme caution! Refrain from clicking on it under any circumstances. Instead, notify your bank and provide them with relevant details. Your cooperation is instrumental in combating these fraudulent activities.
Rest assured, the bank is actively addressing this issue, with the Wake Village Police Department diligently pursuing leads to apprehend the perpetrator. Together, let us remain vigilant and united against such threats to our financial security.
Red River Credit Union Addresses Concerns Regarding Recent Bank Scam Report
Texarkana, TX – April 19, 2024 – Red River Credit Union (RRCU) is issuing a statement to elaborate on the news report dated April 18, 2024, regarding a bank scam impacting an individual. RRCU aims to provide additional information and reminders to our community, regardless of their financial institution (FI).
RRCU is aware of a significant number of malicious text messages targeting multiple banks and credit unions in northeast Texas. These texts are sent to numbers with local area codes and reference various FIs in our area. The intent is for unsuspecting recipients to click a provided link and enter their account information.
Red River Credit Union is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and member protection. We have robust security measures in place to safeguard our members’ information. However, we acknowledge the challenges in distinguishing legitimate texts and links from scams in the constantly evolving and increasing fraud environment.
Key Reminders:
· Avoid Clicking Unsolicited Links: Do not click on links in unsolicited messages to access your account online. Always use trusted access points, whether through phone apps or official websites.
· Verify Caller Identity: If you receive an unsolicited call, do not assume they are who they claim to be. Caller ID can be spoofed. Hang up and call back using verified contact information to confirm their identity.
· Protect Multifactor Codes: Never share multifactor authentication codes sent to your phone or email with anyone. Legitimate representatives will not ask for these codes.
For questions or concerns, please contact our phone center at 903-735-3000.
