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For your convenience NFTFCU.org provides a variety of information on our web site that is not directly related to NFTFCU products or services. This information is provided through the use of third party service providers via web links.
By accessing these links you will be leaving NFTFCU Credit Union's website and entering a web site hosted by another party. NFTFCU is not responsible for the content of this third party web site. NFTFUC does not represent either the third party or the member if the two enter into a transaction.
Please be advised that you will no longer be subject to, or under the protection of, the privacy and security policies of NFTFCU. You are encouraged to review the privacy and security policies of the site you are entering, which may be different than those of NFTFCU.
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Security Alerts

The following potential security risks identify some of the things you should be aware of when using the Internet to help prevent identity theft.

Email Phishing
(pronounced "fishing")

A major threat posed to internet users are fraudulent emails that indicate they are coming from their credit union explaining that important information needs to be verified. The email usually contains a link that will send the reader to an imposter site (that may even appear to be that of your credit union) where identity theft could occur. This process is known as "Phishing" The term "phishing" comes from the concept of casting out a wide net hoping to catch a few unsuspecting users.


Visa/MasterCard Phishing Alert

We have been notified that customers of banks and credit unions have been receiving emails appearing to offer $50.00 to complete a survey from Visa and/or Mastercard. The email asks the receiver to click a link in the email that takes them to a site that requests the reader to input personal information.

NCUA Phishing Alert

Recently, there have been multiple e-mail fraud attempts, known as "Phishing”, that were initiated via e-mail sent to both the general public and to some credit union members that appeared to be from NCUA. This false email asked for the recipient to click on a link to verify their credit union account registration. If the recipient proceeded to do so, the link directed them to a false website and asked for their credit union account number and PIN, along with other personal information.

NCUA does not ask credit unions members for such personal information. Anyone who receives an email that purports to be from NCUA and asks for account information should consider it to be a fraudulent attempt to obtain their personal account data for an illegal purpose and should not follow the instructions in the email.

If you responded to such an email and provided any confidential account information, please notify your credit union immediately of the scheme. You should also change your account’s PIN, and take any additional action recommended by your credit union to protect your account.

If you feel that you have received a fraudulent phishing e-mail purportedly from NCUA please forward the entire email message to Phishing@ncua.gov

Additionally, you can file formal complaints concerning any suspected fraudulent email with the Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) at www.ic3.gov. The IFCC is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National White Collar Crime Center.

Official NFTFCU Policy

Niagara Falls Teachers' Federal Credit Union (NFTFCU) will NEVER ask for you to confirm any personal information using a link in an email. If you receive such a request please contact the credit union.

Don't Be Fooled

To insure you always access the official website of NFTFCU we suggest you manually type the URL (nftfcu.org) into your Internet Browser.

Free Credit Reports

A free copy of your credit report is available at no charge to New York State residents. The Federal Trade Commission has designated www.annualcreditreport.com as their only approved source. Never request a copy of your credit report from an email solicitation.
Leaving NFTFCU
For your convenience NFTFCU.org provides a variety of information on our web site that is not directly related to NFTFCU products or services. This information is provided through the use of third party service providers via web links.
By accessing these links you will be leaving NFTFCU Credit Union's website and entering a web site hosted by another party. NFTFCU is not responsible for the content of this third party web site. NFTFUC does not represent either the third party or the member if the two enter into a transaction.
Please be advised that you will no longer be subject to, or under the protection of, the privacy and security policies of NFTFCU. You are encouraged to review the privacy and security policies of the site you are entering, which may be different than those of NFTFCU.
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