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Fraud & Scams

Employment and Recruiting Scams

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Scammers are posing as recruiters. Learn how to protect yourself.

Chip Card Scams: How to Protect Yourself

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Learn how to stay one step ahead if criminals target you with this tactic.

Scams Targeting Older People Continue To Rise

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Learn how to identify scams and financial schemes that target older people.

Avoid Scams When Paying With Zelle® and Other Apps

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Find out why fraudsters like them and how to know if you’re being targeted.

Digital Wallets: From Setup to Security

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Tips on using your digital wallet, plus digital payment safety.

Protect Yourself From 'Gift Card Draining'

Fraud alert

Learn about a gift card scam that compromises cards before they’re sold.

5 Steps To Take if You Discover Account Fraud

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Learn what to do if you find unauthorized transactions in your BECU account.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024

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It’s time to take action to help keep your BECU accounts secure.
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Using BECU Account Alerts for Security Monitoring

Posted Aug 16, 2023

These timely notifications help you identify suspicious activity more quickly.

Added Security for Debit Card Transactions

Posted Jul 11, 2023

One-time passcode (OTP) authentication will help prevent fraudulent transactions.

BECU Mobile App Required Update

Posted Feb 24, 2023

Make sure you have the recent version for increased security.

2024 Tax Scams You Might Encounter This Filing Season

Posted Feb 8, 2023

Learn about trending 2024 tax scams and how to avoid falling for them.

Fraudsters Are Posing as BECU – What They’re Doing

Posted Nov 30, 2022

Protect yourself from scams that impersonate BECU’s fraud monitoring alerts.

Responding to Members About the Recent System Outage

Posted Nov 25, 2022

We heard from members about how we can provide better support in the future.

Free Cybersecurity Course

Posted Sep 26, 2022

Protect your family from internet security threats with free access to KnowBe4's online training course.

Cybersecurity Month

Posted Sep 20, 2022

Staying safe online might be easier than you think.
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Credit Bureau Equifax® Announces Coding Issue

Posted Sep 12, 2022

Some BECU members were minimally impacted. Learn more.

QR Codes Are Everywhere, But Are They Safe?

Posted Jul 6, 2022

Experts are seeing an increase in scams involving QR codes. Find out how you are likely to encounter these scams and what you can do to avoid them.

Visa, Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia

Posted Mar 9, 2022

Their decisive action is a strong response to the unprovoked invasion.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Increasing Cyber Threats

Posted Feb 28, 2022

We’ve been told to expect more phishing and social engineering attacks.

Using Budgeting Apps With Your BECU Accounts

Posted Feb 16, 2022

Learn about the risks of finance tracking apps and how they work with BECU.

Ending Windows Mobile App Support

Posted Apr 7, 2021

We’re ending support of the BECU mobile app for Windows devices on April 30.

New Styling for BECU Website

Posted Aug 13, 2018

Beginning August 28th, we will introduce a refreshed look to BECU website

Update On Service Interruption This Past Weekend

Posted Feb 17, 2017

We performed planned system maintenance this past weekend. If you are experiencing issues accessing Online or Mobile Banking, please read here.