![A dad swinging his small child by two hands. They are playing in a field at sunset.](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/subpage-hero_blog_sep22.jpg)
![](/wp-content/themes/aplusfcu/images/dist/angle_hero-subpage.png)
Blog
Scam-Proof Your Financial Life Online
![Woman looks at laptop](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/scam-proof-your-financial-life-online_jun22_blog.jpg)
With all the potential trappings of online fraud, it’s important to knowing what to look for. Keep your personal information safe with these tips.
Scams To Look For In The New Year
![A woman standing and looking at a piece of paper, she appears concerned.](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/3-scams-to-look-for-in-2020_jan20_blog.jpg)
Fraudsters aren’t slowing down in 2022. Here are common scams to look out for that you might not know about.
Avoiding Online Selling Scams
![A woman sitting at a table and using a laptop.](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/avoiding-online-selling-scams_oct18_blog.jpg)
Selling scams are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s how to protect yourself from fraudsters if you’re buying or selling anything online.
Using Debit Card Fraud Text Alerts
![A woman standing outside by train tracks, she is using a phone and smiling.](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/debit-card-fraud-alerts_blog_feb18.jpg)
Enroll in the Fraud Text Alert service to receive text notification of potential fraud on your A+FCU debit card and learn how to keep your funds safe from fraudsters.
When Buying A Used Car Privately, Beware Of “Curbstoning”
![A man looking underneath the hood of a car.](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/when-buying-a-used-car-privately-beware-of-curbstoning_may20_blog.jpg)
Curbstoning is a scary situation you might find yourself in when buying a car. Here are some things to look out for.
Shimmers: New ATM Fraud Scam
![A person entering a credit card number into a phone. They are also drinking a coffee.](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/shimmers-new-atm-fraud-scam_jun19_blog.jpg)
With chip cards becoming more common, hackers are developing a new way to steal information by inserting a smaller device into card readers.
Preventing Synthetic Identity Theft
![A woman reading some a paper statement.](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/preventing-synthetic-identity-theft_jan19_blog.jpg)
Technology advancements have given scammers a new way to process identity theft that affects a wider range of individuals.
Look Out For Charity Scams
![An older woman sitting at a table and using a cell phone, she has a notepad and open laptop in front of her.](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/charity-scams-to-look-for_nov18_blog.jpg)
Safely donate money this season and avoid being tricked by scammers and con artists with these tips.
Pay Attention To These 4 Banking Scams
![A man is sitting at a coffee table and opening bank statements. There is a calculator and open laptop in front of him.](https://aplusfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/blog/img/pay-attention-to-these-4-banking-scams_sep18_blog.jpg)
Fraudsters get smarter every day. Protect your bank information from fake checks, fraud, romance scams, and more with these tips.