http://www.purdueefcu.com/news/ News and Alerts from Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union Credit Unions Financial Services Copyright 2008 Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union http://www.purdueefcu.com/images/graphics/RSSLogo.gif http://www.purdueefcu.com/news/ PEFCU Logo 31 88 en-us Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Some members have reported being asked for their PEFCU PIN, credit card information and CVV code upon logging into their online banking account. DO NOT respond to this request. Remember, PEFCU will never ask for your credit card number, CVV and PIN. Please contact PEFCU immediately if you have received such a message on your computer. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0125101200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0125101200.jsp Students have reported receiving e-mails that contain their contact information and request credit and debit card numbers. These e-mails are attempts to steal confidential information that can be used to make an authorized purchases and steal identities. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0121101200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0121101200.jsp Advertisements have been posted nationwide on Craigslist requesting that credit union members help non-members qualify for membership. The ads offer 75 dollars or more for assistance. These advertisements are scam. Credit union members do not receive the promised money for helping non-members gain membership and in some cases their membership numbers are compromised. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0120101200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0120101200.jsp Have an unexplained charge on your credit card? If you recently made an online purchase, you may be the victim of an online loyalty scam. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0119101200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0119101200.jsp Here's a new twist on an old scam. Purdue students who have apartments for rent have reported receiving checks from individuals who plan to rent their apartments. The students are asked to pay the rent and wire the difference to the renters' traveling agent via Western Union or Money Gram. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0118101200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0118101200.jsp The Indiana Credit Union League is warning residents about a scam targeting individuals with auto leases coming due. Scammers posing as brokers contact the leasees by phone and say the scammers' company has taken over or purchased the lease from the original company. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1230091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1230091200.jsp As we approach the peak of the holiday season, credit union members will be using a variety of payment methods for their shopping activities. Education and awareness is so important during the shopping season, as so many individuals face financial difficulties in these economic times. Protect yourself from fraud this holiday season with the following 12 tips. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1221091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1221091200.jsp >So often we think and read about our PCs being a big source of scams. And it's true, without the proper safeguards and up-to-date information, they can be a route to all sorts of online crime. But it's also true that your PC can be a powerful ally in the battle against crooks, protecting you against both online and offline scams, as well as helping you take swift corrective action if you do get snared. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1214091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1214091200.jsp Purdue students have reported a telephone phishing scam that appears to be from PEFCU. As part of this scam they ask you for your card number in order to lower your credit card interest rate. Remember, PEFCU representatives will not call you to ask for this information because we have your card number in our records. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1207091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1207091200.jsp Nearly 10,000 Journal and Courier readers chose a credit union as the best bank in town. And that's not all, PEFCU earned the most votes in all financial services categories, being voted best credit union, best consumer bank, best commercial bank, best checking account and best mortgage lender. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1127091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1127091200.jsp Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) members can make every wish possible this holiday season with a VISA gift card. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1123091210.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1123091210.jsp Young people around the country are being targeted by criminals through Internet sites and e-mails. In this latest scam, criminals contact individuals claiming to need a babysitter or nanny for their children when they soon move to America from another country. Individuals are asked to deposit a money order into their bank accounts and wire back some of the funds. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1123091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1123091200.jsp Members recently reported receiving text messages allegedly from PEFCU. The text messages tell members that their PEFCU accounts have been closed and ask members to call a provided phone number. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1118091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1118091200.jsp In this new scam, store employees add cash back to your credit or debit card purchases even though you don't request cash back. Then they either pocket the money or give it to their friends who are behind you in line. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1106090100.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1106090100.jsp Through the credit union shared branch network, members of Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) can access their accounts at 201 shared Indiana locations and thousands of locations nationwide. That is more branches than any other financial institution that does business in the state, including large regional institutions JP Morgan Chase, PNC/National City and Fifth Third. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1103091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1103091200.jsp The Indiana Credit Union League (ICUL) recognized Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) with a Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award honorable mention during its annual Chairman's Awards Banquet held Friday, September 11, in Indianapolis. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1029091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1029091200.jsp The YWCA Greater Lafayette provides vital programs for the local community and on Tuesday, September 29, PEFCU executives and managers gave back to the worthy organization by contributing 100 hours of service (25 staff for four hours). Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1020091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1020091200.jsp Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) announces Ryan Chibana, a Lafayette Jefferson High School student, the first-place winner in its "It's My Money. It's My Choice. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1016091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1016091200.jsp All year credit unions have been celebrating their 100-year birthday in the United States and their innumerable contributions to consumer finance in our nation. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/1015091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/1015091200.jsp PEFCU is one of nearly 2,000 credit unions participating in a vehicle purchase price discount program from General Motors Corporation designed exclusively for credit union members. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0924091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0924091200.jsp In honor of this year's International Credit Union Day, Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) invites local high-school students to showcase their creative talents in a video contest for a chance to win up to $500. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0922091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0922091200.jsp ITaP is warning the Purdue community and affiliate organizations about reports of a targeted e-mail scam alleging to be from the 'webmaster' of Purdue University. This scam appears to be directed to organizations that are closely affiliated with Purdue, but it could be directed to individuals affiliated with Purdue University as well. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0902091100.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0902091100.jsp College students have a great risk of becoming a victim of identity theft through five common scams. These 5 scams are common, visit the article to read more. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0901091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0901091200.jsp Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) announces a private loan that helps students save money, build their credit, and repay their student loan debt faster. With the new Smart Option Student Loan(SM) by PEFCU, a typical member would pay off the balance nine years sooner and would save an estimated nearly 60 percent in finance charges, compared to most other private student loan alternatives. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0825091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0825091200.jsp If you know some college students heading back to the dorms this month, do them a favor: Tell them now what they probably will wish they'd known when they left home. Make sure they understand how to track their spending and manage their finances before setting foot on campus, say Credit Union National Association Center for Personal Finance editors. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0803091600.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0803091600.jsp The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is warning car shoppers that official-looking sites have sprung up, offering information on the program and asking for personal data or preregistration. If a Web site uses the words cash for clunkers, it's not official at all. The program's name is Car Allowance Rebate System. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0730091400.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0730091400.jsp Most young people don't think insurance is important, that is until they need it. Because young adults aren't wallowing in disposable income, insurance often gets lost in the shuffle of rent, gas and other routine bills. Here's how to protect yourself against the unexpected without spending a fortune. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0724090900.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0724090900.jsp Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) announces the first winner of its 40,000-point giveaway: Mariam Al Kendi. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0710091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0710091200.jsp PEFCU President and CEO Bob Falk, and New Orleans Saints Quarterback and PEFCU Spokesperson Drew Brees, presented Visa's Financial Football program, an interactive money-management game designed to teach students important money management skills. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0624091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0624091200.jsp PEFCU hosted a private golf outing with NFL New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and a few dozen golfers June 22, 2009 at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex to help raise $50,000 for the Purdue Athletes Life Success (PALS) program at Purdue University. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0623091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0623091200.jsp The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, signed into law May 20, 2009, includes a provision extending $250,000 share insurance coverage provided by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund through December 31, 2013. Previously, this level of coverage was set to expire December 31, 2009. The new law also requires NCUA to use the higher $250,000 standard maximum share insurance amount when making decisions about premiums and administering insurance deposit adjustments. Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0526091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0526091200.jsp Americans rate moving as the third most stressful life event after death and divorce. Fortunately the Internet has hundreds of sites to help you plan, research, budget and shop for moving day. Many even offer huge discounts you can't find elsewhere. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0608091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0608091200.jsp The financial decisions you make immediately after college graduation will have a big impact on your future. Since you're in your 20s, you have a financial asset money can't buy-time. And time makes your money grow. Here are some steps you should take to make sure you're headed in the right direction. Mon, 18 May 2009 17:35:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0518091735.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0518091735.jsp