Central Willamette Community Credit Union

Automated fraudulent calls - May 20th, 2011

We have received reports from members and non-members who have received automated calls claiming to be Central Willamette. These calls are an attempt to steal debit card and personal information.

• Central Willamette will never contact you to verify your personal information. We will only ask you to verify your information as part of transactions that YOU initiate.
• Central Willamette member information and computer systems have NOT been compromised! These attacks are generic automated calls to local phone numbers, which is why both members and non-members receive these calls.
• We are actively working to shut down this fraudulent system.

If you have provided any of your personal information, please call (800) 950-4536. 

Medicare $250 rebate check scam - June 11, 2010

Scam artists are trying to profit by spreading misinformation about the $250 rebate checks.  Those that qualify for the rebate check will automatically receive the check, no additional information or actions are required to receive the rebate.  For more information please go to http://www.oregonattorneygeneral.gov/releases/2010/rel061110.shtml.

NCUA Fraud Email Phishing Activity Reported - May 25, 2010

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is reporting recently simulated NCUA email boxes.  The fraudulent emails solict credit union member participation in an Online Survey or Member Survey, and promise compensation of $40 as an inducement to respond to the e

The emails are fraudulent, and maybe an attempt to obtain confidential member information. NCUA does not solicity such information from credit union members.  This is a phishing activity with no NCUA activity or approval.  If you have received these emails please do not respond.  If you have any questions or concerns please email NCUA at pacamail@ncua.gov.