Craigs List Fraud Alert

Advertisements have been posted on Craigslist as part of member recruitment scams nationwide.  The ads solicit current credit union members and offer $75.00 or more for their assistance with qualifying a new member. This scam is targeting credit unions and members across the country.

The following are samples of Craigslist ads target credit union members for this recruitment scam:

If your a ABC Credit Union Member MAKE SOME EXTRA $$
This is NOT a scam! I am willing to call you and discuss extensively! I need a ABC Credit Union Member to sponsor me into the credit union. I am willing to pay $100 USD for this service. Please email me and we can discuss this in detail. This is a 1 day process and I want to become a member for investment account/interest rate purposes.

Need to find a XYZ Credit Union Member
I was just approved for a visa credit card with XYZ Federal Credit Union and they called me and said that they can not process the application if I do not know any existing member or if I am not employed at one of the list of companies they have. To become a member you have to know a member. So now my app is on hold until I can find someone who is already a member. If you know someone, please tell them to contact me.  I am willing to pay $500. And all they ask for is the members name and member number. Thanks.

ABC and XYZ Members Needed!!!
If you are a ABC or XYZ Federal Credit Union member we will pay you $75.00 per member to sponsor other that would like to join the credit union but do not meet the membership requirements. Please email for details.

This is a scam - do not give out your personal information. If you see any of these messages on craiglist which mention Cal State L.A., please notify us with the URL or 10 digit message ID.  Additionally, you can email " This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ". Be sure to include the URL (or 10-digit post ID number) in your message. Most importantly, do not respond to the scammer.

There are many scams on Craigslist, you can learn more here. You will be redirected away from the CSLA-FCU site.

Text Messaging Fraud Alert

Text messaging fraud is a new way criminals are using technology to try to get you to divulge your account information. If you receive an unsolicited text message asking you to visit a website or call a number, do not respond.  In this scam, text messages are sent to random or sequential numbers by fraudsters with the same intent as 'phishing' email - to get you to divulge your account number, passwords, credit and debit card numbers, expiration dates and PINs.

SMS Phishing or 'Smishing' text messages may include a link to a fraudulent website, or a phone number to an automated system that prompts you for your account information.

If you get such a message, DO NOT RESPOND.  In the event you have responded to a message like this, please contact the credit union immediately.

Cal State L.A. Federal Credit Union does not send out unsolicited text messages.