Why does the Internet of Things matter to you?
As more devices are equipped with the ability to connect online and even to each other, opportunities—and potential security pitfalls—abound.
Say farewell to cardholder signatures on receipts
Store checkout lines should be moving a little faster these days. The four major card networks—MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express—no longer require cardholder signatures for in-store credit and debit purchases. The only caveat: Visa still requires a signature if…
Did Dupaco really send that to you? Learn how to spot a fake
If you received a mailing or text about your mortgage lately, the sender might not be who you think it is. Did Dupaco really send it?
Eliminating paper clutter in your home
Ever feel like your home is drowning in paper? We've rounded up six ways to purge your home of unnecessary paper clutter.
Dupaco stops fraud in its tracks
Dupaco member Damian Janisch reads to his son, Xzavier, in their Dickeyville, Wis., home. Thanks to swift action by his financial cooperative, Janisch’s money—and his Dupaco accounts—were secured when he became a victim of identity theft. (S. Gassman photo) After…
Are you a victim of identity theft?
If you’ve experienced identity theft, you know the frustration well. In an effort to make recovering from it a little easier, the Federal Trade Commission and Internal Revenue Service announced, in early April, a new project that allows people to report tax-related…
Protecting your child from identity theft
Learn how you can take proactive steps to protect your children’s information—and their credit—with these steps.
Keeping your cards safe while traveling
Planning a spring break getaway from the cold? Before you leave the country, know how to avoid falling victim to fraud—so your vacation can remain just that. Before you go Choose your cards Plan to take more than one form…
IRS warns of tax-related scams
Taxpayers aren’t the only ones hoping for a tax refund. “Fraudsters are constantly trying to steal identities,” says Jill Gogel, fraud services manager at Dupaco Community Credit Union. “And during tax season, they’re also going to try to steal tax…
4 things you should know about using a mobile wallet
Mobile wallets are becoming increasingly popular—and with good reason. Here are four things to know about this payment option.
From one parent to another: Protect your mobile devices
While Jacki Clasen’s young son and his friend played on a tablet last summer, the children created an Amazon wish list only kids could dream up: a swimming pool, televisions, stuffed animals and a pair of drivable kids’ vehicles—one for…
Protecting aging parents from fraud
Elder financial abuse has been called the fastest growing crime of the 21st century. Learn how you can help protect aging parents from fraud.
