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 create strong passwords that help protect your accounts
Create strong passwords to protect your accounts from identity theft and fraud. These tips can take your passwords to the next level.
Is this email legit? Here’s how to tell
Several Dupaco members have received an email claiming to be from Dupaco. It's a scam. Learn how to tell whether an email is legit.
What you need to know about ATM skimmers
Learn how to spot an ATM skimmer and follow these steps to catch identity theft early so that you can minimize the damage and restore your good name.
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.
Wiring money: 5 things you should know
Wiring money can be a safe and smart way to transfer funds between institutions. Keep these 5 things in mind when utilizing this service.
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
What began as a stressful case of identity theft ended with swift action by her credit union—and a brighter financial future. See how.
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…
