It’s no secret that scammers will go to great lengths to try to steal your hard-earned money. But what happens when they pose as representatives of a reputable organization, like PenFed? Recently, scammers have been calling PenFed members and asking for personal information such as credit card numbers and account passwords. They may even threaten legal action if you don’t comply. Don’t be fooled—these are not legitimate calls from PenFed. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.
How the scam works
The scammer will call you and claim to be a representative of PenFed. They may say that there is an issue with your account or that your credit card has been compromised. They’ll then ask for personal information such as your credit card number or account password in order to “verify” your identity. In some cases, the scammer may even threaten legal action if you don’t give them the information they’re requesting.
It’s important to remember that PenFed will never call you and ask for personal information like this out of the blue. If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately and do not give the caller any information. You can also report the call to PenFed so that we can take appropriate action.
How to protect yourself
The best way to protect yourself from this scam is to be aware of it and know what to look for. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from PenFed, hang up immediately and do not give them any information. If you’re unsure whether a call is legitimate, hang up and call PenFed directly at 1-800-747-5600 We’re here to help—we’ll never call and ask you for personal information unless you’ve contacted us first.
Conclusion:
Scammers are always coming up with new ways to try to steal your money, but you can protect yourself by being aware of their tactics and knowing what to look for. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from PenFed asking for personal information, hang up immediately and do not give them any information. You can also report the call to us so we can take appropriate action. If you’re ever unsure whether a call is legitimate, hang up and contact us directly at 1-800-747-5600 We’re happy to help—we’ll never call and ask you for personal information unless you’ve contacted us first.
