Wright-Patt Credit Union® (WPCU®) is alerting members to an increase in scam text messages falsely posing as WPCU. These messages often claim there is suspicious activity or a pending charge on your account and urge you to “Reply 1” to approve or click the link to cancel the transaction.
Do not reply OR click on any links included in these fraudulent text messages. They are fraudulent and designed to trick you into sharing sensitive personal or account information.
WPCU will never unexpectedly contact you by text, phone, or email to ask for:
Any message requesting this information is fraud.
Even if the message appears urgent or looks legitimate, do not:
Fraudsters often rely on fear and urgency to prompt quick action. Here’s what you should do instead:
Protect yourself by watching for these common red flags:
Awareness is one of the strongest defenses against fraud. For more information on scam prevention and cybersecurity best practices, visit: WPCU.coop/StopFraud .