Category: Fraud & Scams

Don’t Get Burned by Summer Utility Payment Scams Protect Yourself – and Your Wallet – This Summer

As temperatures rise, so do reports of utility payment scams—one of the most common (and convincing) frauds targeting Ohioans during the summer months. What Is a Utility Payment Scam? Scammers impersonate local utility providers, such as electric, water, or gas companies. They may call, email, or text you claiming your service is about to be […]

Posted by Maggie Latham in Fraud & Scams.

Don’t Get Taken For a Ride: The BMV Isn’t Behind the Wheel—It’s a Scammer

Have you received a strange text lately claiming to be from the Ohio BMV? It might look something like this: “Your BMV record needs urgent verification. Tap here to update your info immediately: [suspicious link]” This is a scam. It is not from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Scammers are using fake texts that […]

Posted by Maggie Latham in Fraud & Scams.

WhatsApp “Funny Meme” Malware: A New Threat to Watch

A new scam is making the rounds on WhatsApp, and it is disguised as harmless fun. At EducaCU, we are committed to helping you stay informed and protected from evolving cyber threats that target mobile users every day. What Is the Scam? In late May 2025, cybersecurity researchers and major media outlets began reporting a […]

Posted by Maggie Latham in Fraud & Scams.

Fraud Trends to Watch Out for This Week

Scammers are always coming up with new ways to trick people, and this week is no exception. Here are a few of the top scams making the rounds and what you can do to protect yourself. Fake Toll Texts If you get a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls, don’t click the link. […]

Posted by Maggie Latham in Fraud & Scams.

Check Fraud is on the Rise: Safer Ways to Pay Bills

Mailing checks has become a major risk due to increasing fraud. Thieves are stealing checks from mailboxes, altering them, and cashing them illegally. If you’re still paying bills by mail, it’s time to consider safer alternatives. Why Mailing Checks is Risky  Mail Theft – Criminals target residential mailboxes and USPS collection boxes for checks. Check […]

Posted by Maggie Latham in Fraud & Scams.