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Message from the President/CEO

Dear Member,

Tax season is upon us and at Best Reward FCU, we want to make sure you protect yourself from the many scams out there seeking to obtain your financial or personal information. Below are some tips directly from the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to help you protect yourself and others from potential scams:

If someone contacts you unexpectedly about a tax refund, the most important thing to know is that the real IRS won’t contact you by email, text message, or social media to get your personal or financial information. Only scammers will. If someone does reach out, here’s what to do:

  • Never click on any links, which can put malware on your computer or phone, letting scammers steal from you.
  • Check the status of any pending refund on the IRS official website. Visit Where’s My Refund to see if you’re really getting a refund.
  • Share what you know. By telling your friends and family members about the scam, you can help protect your community.

If you clicked on a link in one of these messages, or you shared personal or financial information, report it at IdentityTheft.gov to get a free, customized recovery plan. If you see this or any other a scam, even if you didn't lose money, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud@ftc.gov.

Source: Bungo, Larissa. “The IRS doesn't't send tax refunds by email or text.” FTC, https://consumer.ftc. gov/consumer-alerts/2024/01/irs-doesn't-send-taxrefunds- email-or-text. Accessed January 25, 2024.

John J. Shirilla

If you have a question or comment and would like to share it with the President/CEO, you can email him HERE.  Your security is our top priority. Please do not include personal information in this email; such as your Account Number or Social Security Number.