How to protect your accounts with two-step verification
Dupaco’s two-step verification feature can help you further secure your accounts and protect you against fraud and phishing attempts.
How to spring clean your passwords
By Camilo Ruiz Network security analyst at Dupaco Community Credit Union Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be limited to your home. Your passwords also need tidying from time to time to protect you and your accounts from identity theft and fraud.…
Is this email legit? Here’s how to tell
Several Dupaco Community Credit Union members have recently received an email alerting them that their Dupaco account will be deactivated on a specific date unless they click on a link to cancel the request. Here's the catch: The email did not…
What you need to know about ATM skimmers
The discovery of a fraudulent ATM card skimmer found on a Dupaco ATM on December 17 in Dubuque, Iowa, serves as a reminder that fraud comes in all forms. “Dupaco continuously inspects its branch ATMs, however, fraudsters can install and remove a…
ATM card skimmer discovered, removed
Dupaco recently discovered and removed an ATM card skimmer at one of its Iowa branches. See how to spot these devices and protect yourself from fraud.
How to keep your Social Security number safe
Providing your social security number is often necessary. But sometimes it opens the door to identity theft. Protect yourself with these steps.
Avoid college application scams with these tips
Scammers have their eyes on college-bound students, too. Use this handy guide to spot and avoid scams during your child’s college application process.
Case of identity theft leads to new financial beginning
Learn how a stressful case of identity theft ended with swift action by her credit union—and unexpected guidance toward a brighter financial future.
Think twice about that secret shopper offer
If you were given the opportunity to get paid to shop, would you take it? Legitimate secret shopping gigs exist, but there are plenty of other “opportunities” that are nothing more than a scam. And unfortunately, many consumers fall victim…
What you should know about free credit freezes
You’ll soon have another way to protect your credit. A new federal law, which takes effect Sept. 21, will allow you to get free credit freezes for yourself and your children, and year-long fraud alerts, according to the Federal Trade…
UnityPoint data breach: What to do next
Recently one of Iowa's main hospital and clinic systems, UnityPoint Health, notified about 1.4 million patients that their information might have been breached by a phishing email attack. As data breaches become more common, regularly monitor your financial accounts and…
Is the IRS really calling you?
Have you received a phone call from a forceful, intimidating "IRS agent"? Scammers often use the authoritative name of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to collect financial details—and cash—from victims. The IRS reports that phone calls from scammers impersonating IRS agents…