Scam Alerts
Learn about recent scam alerts and how to recognize the warning signs.
Scam Alerts
Scammers are always trying to take advantage of you and your money. Learn about recent scam alerts how to recognize the warning signs.
Recent Scams
Online Account Takeover Scam
March 2025 | Members are receiving communications from scammers pretending to be MSGCU to obtain account credentials and/or card information.
Fraudulent Transaction Scam
December 2024 | Scammers are sending text messages and/or calling members claiming to be from MSGCU.
Tax Scams
January 2024 | Tax season means scam season, and this year is no exception. Here are some ways scammers might try to take advantage of their victims this tax season.
Fraudulent Transaction Scam
December 2023 | An increased number of members are reporting text messages and phone calls from scammers claiming to be from MSGCU.
Fraud Department Scam
November 2023 | Fraudsters claiming to be MSGCU’s fraud department may attempt to verify account and card information.
Cryptocurrency Scam
October 2023 | A recent virtual currency investment scam known as “Pig-butchering” has resulted in billions of dollars being stolen.
USPS Scam
October 2023 | Fraudulent text messages, containing fake delivery notifications and tracking links, are being sent to residents claiming to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Mail Theft Alert
May 2023 | The Metro Detroit area has experienced a recent increase in mail theft.
Fraudulent Transaction Scam
April 2023 | There has been an increase of members reporting text messages and phone calls from scammers claiming to be from MSGCU.
Email and Computer Support Scams
March 2023 | MSGCU is hearing of increased scam attempts in which criminals posing as reputable computer companies to trick members into calling them.