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Data Breaches: What You Need to Know

Like most credit unions, 3Rivers is subject to strong data security standards established by Congress and federal regulators. While data breaches can happen anywhere, we are ready with a plan designed to ensure the safety and confidentiality of your sensitive data.

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Fraud Protection & Security

Card Fraud + 3Rivers’ Protection Solutions

Target, Michael’s, Home Depot, Goodwill, Jimmy Johns, Dairy Queen, Kmart. In less than a year, cardholders all over the USA received the news that these major retailers/restaurants suffered a breach. As a result, millions of cardholders have had to replace their debit and credit cards.

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Fraud Protection & Security

A New Wave of Retailer Security Breaches and What it Means to You

Several folks from the 3Rivers team are closely following recent news about potential card data breaches involving Home Depot and Goodwill Industry stores. Because this could involve a large number of cards and impact many 3Rivers members, we wanted to share some facts and offer suggestions for ways to be proactive in securing your money matters with as little inconvenience as possible. As always, we’ll keep monitoring details as they develop and communicate them to you.

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Fraud Protection & Security

Identity Theft: The Fastest Growing Crime in America

Identity theft is "the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain." In other words, someone who is not ;you using your information to better their situation, often leaving you in debt and your personal records – like your credit score - in bad shape.

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Fraud Protection & Security

10 Tax Scams to Avoid

The IRS often warns consumers about tax scams this time of year. While it’s important to keep an eye out as you work with your tax preparer or do your own yearly tax filing, watch out for many of these scams that happen year-round.

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Tax Returns Fraud Protection & Security