April 23, 2007: PHISHING SCAM

We have learned of an email circulating to the general public requesting personal member information by visiting a specific website and taking part in a survey for $50.00. It contains the CU Swirl Logo and the CUSC Network; providing much of the "look and feel" of the organizations.  Please help us spread the word that this is not a valid request for information from CUSC or CU Service Centers and that members should never send sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, secret words, or PINs in an email or submit it through a website.  In addition, members should never click directly on links in an email that requests sensitive information, even if they recognize and trust the address. These links can redirect you to a fake -- though very real looking -- Web site. 

The circulated survey looks similar to this. (PDF)

If you are suspicious of a certain e-mail, please don't hesitate to contact us.