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Awareness is the best protection

As more aspects of our lives move online, malicious actors are hard at work finding new ways scam people out of their money. The good news is that we can do a lot to protect ourselves from cybercriminals like these by simply being aware of how they operate.

Protecting Your Data & Accounts
Online Shopping & Money Mule Scams
Imposter Scams
Email & Romance Scams
Important
Lost or Stolen Cards

If your Self-Help debit or credit card has been lost, stolen or compromised as the result of a scam, please call our Member Services Center immediately so we can assist you.

Important
Lost or Stolen Cards

If your Self-Help debit or credit card has been lost, stolen or compromised as the result of a scam, please call our Member Services Center immediately so we can assist you.

Protecting Your Data & Accounts
Online Shopping & Money Mule Scams
Imposter Scams
Email & Romance Scams

We're committed to keeping your money secure

When Self-Help contacts you, we will never:

  • Ask for sensitive personal information, like your Social Security number
  • Ask for access to your account
  • Request your login credentials, such as your password, PIN or account number
  • Pressure you to act immediately

If you're unsure about any communication claiming to be from Self-Help, call us directly at Member Services to verify.

Common sense fraud protection in 5 simple steps

Scrutinize all communications

Scammers can mimic financial institutions, charities, government agencies and even relatives. Verify through a separate contact method you initiate.

Protect sensitive information

Never share personal details, passwords or account information with unexpected callers or emails. Legitimate companies won't ask for this.

Avoid suspicious links

Don't open attachments or click links unless you're 100% certain of the source. Go directly to websites by typing the address yourself.

Question urgency

Be wary of requests demanding immediate action. Scammers use urgency to prevent you from thinking things through.

Verify before acting

Confirm authenticity by contacting us directly, using a number you dial yourself rather than one provided in the message.

When in doubt, contact Self-Help directly using our official phone numbers

Add Member Services to your contacts for quick verification. Member Services for CA, CT, IL, WA and WI: Call 877-369-2828. Member Services for FL, GA, NC, SC and VA: Call 800-966-7353.

Below are a few of the most common scam types to watch for

Phishing scams

Phishing scams involve emails that claim to be from Self-Help but aren't. If you receive one: don't click any links, don't enter any information, contact Member Services, and forward the email to our Member Support Center.

Money mule scams

Money mule scams happen when someone you don't know sends you money and asks you to send it to someone else. This often happens through online dating apps, work-from-home jobs or prize winnings. You could unknowingly help launder stolen money, risking financial loss and legal consequences.

Imposter scams

Scammers impersonate government agencies, companies or even family members, claiming an urgent situation that requires money. No legitimate organization will demand immediate payment without giving you time to verify.

Romance scams

These involve developing an online relationship to manipulate victims into sending money. Be cautious if someone expresses strong feelings quickly, always has a reason not to meet in person, and eventually asks for financial help.