'Smishing' — Text Message Fraud
 Yet another type of fraud has appeared that scammers are using to steal consumers' personal information. It's called "Smishing" (SMS + Phishing), and is a form of text-message fraud that occurs when criminals, posing as financial institutions, attempt to dupe mobile phone users into revealing personal information with an 800-number.
Remember...
- Never include personal or sensitive information in a text or e-mail message.
- If you need to telephone your bank or credit union, always use a phone number you obtained from a known source, such as your monthly statement, the official web site, or the phone book. Never use a phone number from an unsolicited e-mail or text message.
If you receive a message like the one in the picture, you should not reply by texting, nor respond to the phone number listed. You may contact us, and e-mail or forward any suspicious messages you receive to security@plcu.com. Or you can call us at (888) 495-3400 (toll-free).
Related Scams
Phishing — E-mails that lead you to a counterfeit web site that tries to get your personal information.
Vishing — E-mails that tell you to call an 800-number to "restore" your online banking account (after you give up personal information).
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