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Fraud Alert

November 26, 2009 - Credit Union Central of Canada has advised credit unions about an Interac mail scam circulating in Western Canada.

A promotional letter wrongfully associated with Interac has been circulating. Please be advised that this letter is not from Interac. The promotional letter wrongfully associated with Interac notifies the customer that they have won a large cash prize. A seemingly legitimate cheque is enclosed along with instructions to use the cheque to pay clearance fees on the prize. Do not act on this letter as it is mail fraud.

Interac's security experts are investigating the matter.

News Articles

Donations being accepted for Pakistan flood relief until September 11 All donations matched by the Federal Government.
Be alert for PHISHING attempts Fraudulent emails appear to come from your financial institution.
More Saturday branches open on long weekends ACU increases from 4 to 12 branches open on long weekend Saturdays.
Alert: Fraudulent job applications targeting CU members Be aware of job applications that ask for your debit card number and PIN or access code.
ACU employee may be CUES® Next Top Credit Union Executive Jodi Chambers, Director, Business Excellence, voted Canadian finalist.
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National awards for Assiniboine Credit Union ACU receives two marketing awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions.
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Members Re-elect Directors All four incumbent directors re-elected to ACU Board.
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St. Mary’s branch now offers extended hours Starting May 1, our 1033 St. Mary’s Road location is open Saturday from 10 to 3.
FRAUD ALERT: Phone scam targets the elderly Increasing reports of suspects posing as grandchildren or friends of the family.
Warm weather closes the ACU River Trail The River Trail is officially closed for the season. See you next year!
ACU announces share dividends The Board of Directors of Assiniboine Credit Union is pleased to announce a dividend for both Preference Shares and Surplus Shares.
Take the Fair Trade One Month Challenge Consume only Fair Trade coffee, tea and chocolate beween February 14 and March 15, and win one of 10 ACU prize packages.
Lower limits protect against card skimming
Fraud Alert Interac mail scam in Western Canada.
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Federal Finance Committee Meets with ACU Federal MPs seek ACU’s views in pre-budget meetings
Story inaccuracies cause Members grief
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Assiniboine Credit Union wins Leadership in Co-operative Governance Award Board Chair Garry Loewen accepts award at Ottawa ceremony.
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Assiniboine receives Diversity award ACU is excited to be one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2009.
ACU again tops previous year's United Way success 21% increase in employee donations.
ACU’s President and CEO graduates from Directors Education Program Internationally recognized program hones skills for board directors.
ACU announces share dividends Board of Directors announces dividends for both Preference and Surplus shares.
ACU sponsors river trail for 7th straight year Longest skating trail in the world extends from The Forks to Assiniboine Park.
MasterCard special fraud alert CUETS Financial Fraud Department is actively monitoring CU MasterCard accounts for unusual activity.
Beware of telephone credit card scam Caller poses as a credit card fraud investigator and asks for personal information.
Assiniboine’s online brokerage provider achieves top rankings again Latest Surviscor rankings keep Credential Direct on top for 6th straight time.
Tax-Free Savings Accounts are here!
From gas station to green space ACU unveils new energy efficient branch.
ACU receives Diversity in the Workplace Award Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce honours ACU for its work.
We’re Still a Top Employer! ACU again named one of Manitoba’s Top 20 Employers.
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Traveling with a Credit Union MasterCard?
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