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Members Return Three Incumbent Directors, Welcome Past Director Back Results of the election for directors announced.
ACU's Small Ideas Add Up to Big Wins for the Environment ACU recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers.
ACU Recognized as Provincial Leader on Climate Change, Air Quality and Energy Efficiency ACU's commitment to environmental leadership recognized.
ACU Named Best Employer for New Canadians "At ACU diversity is not just a policy, it is something that you can see."
March is Fraud Prevention Month Learn how to protect yourself against different kinds of theft.
ACU Helps Launch National Fund for Co-ops The fund provides essential loans for growing and expanding co-operatives across Canada.
Assiniboine Credit Union offers Registered Disability Savings Plans RDSPs are designed to provide long-term financial security for qualifying disabled beneficiaries.
Phasing out the Penny The Canadian penny will be phased out of circulation by the Government of Canada.
ACU Announces Share Dividends Preference Shares paid in January; Surplus Shares paid in February.
Credit Union Members Warned of Phishing Scam Members reminded never to share personal information with unverified sources.
Loan Program for Skilled Immigrants Launches in Winnipeg Recognition Counts! offers micro Loans to skilled immigrants.
ACU offers new service for people who are hearing or speech impaired Operator-assisted service available to members with hearing or speech disabilities.
Recent Skimming Tied to April's Fraud Some ACU members affected.
ACU Advises the House of Commons Director of Community Financial Centre speaks to Special Committee on Co-operatives.
SEED Wins Community Empowerment Award ACU partner recognized for Asset Building Program.
Winnipeg Insurance Brokers Limited Contest Continues There is still plenty of time to enter the draws for the remaining two iPads.
ACU Inducted into Rainbow Stage's Wall of Fame Partnership of almost two decades celebrated.
ACU Wins Commuting Gold Assiniboine rewarded for commitment to green and active commuting.
More National Marketing Awards for ACU Three awards from the Marketing Association for Credit Unions.
Assiniboine Credit Union Steps up to "Build a Better World" With ACU’s help, The Co-operative Development Foundation's Build a Better World Campaign is gaining momentum.
Debit Card Fraud Arrests Police make arrests in card fraud.
Important Information for Business Members New process for online business tax assessment payment.
ACU Accepting Donations to the Kendall Wiebe-Cancilla Memorial Fund Funds raised will be used to help provide for Kendall's children.
ACU Mentioned in House Of Commons ACU's contribution to Winnipeg's North recognized by MP.
Fraud Alert Mystery Shopper Cheque Scam.
Report shows sustainable banks outperform world’s largest banks Growing banking sector provides profitable option for investors and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Manitoba Credit Union Joins Global Alliance
for Banking on Values An excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth of the worldwide sustainable banking movement.
ACU’s North End Branch is Officially Open Welcome to our 25th branch.
ACU Joins North American Network of Climate Change Leaders Taking another step to reduce our carbon footprint.
ACU receives achievement award during Co-op Week ACU’s Asset Building Program recognized.
ACU announces North-End Branch ACU bucks the trend and plans a branch in Winnipeg's North End.
National marketing awards for ACU Three awards from the Marketing Association for Credit Unions.
We've extended our branch hours 20 ACU branches are now open longer.
ACU wins Telly Award for latest television commercial Silver award for “Good Things Happen Here”.
ACU declared a Living Wage Employer Living wages reflect what wage-earners need to earn to support their family’s basic needs in their specific community.
ACU wins REES award for disability commitment Track record of successfully hiring and retaining employees with disabilities.
ACU receives Brown Governance Co-operative Award for Boardroom Culture Recognized for its proactive approach to board governance.
Protect your debit card from skimming How to protect yourself from unauthorized copying.
Be alert for PHISHING attempts Fraudulent emails appear to come from your financial institution.
Beware of Internet Fraud Emails that ask for personal or financial information may be fraudulent. Here are ways to protect yourself.
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Protect your debit card from skimming

What Is Debit Card Skimming?

Card skimming involves the unauthorized copying of electronic data from your debit card. Hidden equipment, such as pin-hole cameras and card reading devices, are installed to obtain your PIN and card data, and the stolen data is then encoded onto a counterfeit card, which is used to withdraw funds without your knowledge.

How To Protect Yourself

  • Use your hand or body to shield your PIN when you are conducting transactions at an Automated Banking Machine (ABM) or at a point-of-sale terminal. See Protect your PIN.
  • Keep an eye on your banking card when conducting a transaction at the point-of-sale, and only allow your card to be swiped once.
  • Check your transaction records against your financial statements regularly. If you detect any unusual activity, contact your financial institution immediately.
  • If your debit card is lost, stolen or retained by an ABM, notify your financial institution immediately.
  • Your PIN is the key security feature, so never disclose your PIN to anyone. If you suspect that someone knows your PIN, change it immediately.
  • When using an ABM, if you suspect anything unusual do not use the machine and report it to the financial institution immediately.
  • Be alert. If someone is watching you or makes you feel uncomfortable, cancel the transaction and use a different machine.

What To Do If You Become A Victim Of Debit Card Fraud

  • If you suspect you have been a victim of debit card fraud, contact your financial institution immediately.
  • Consumers are protected by the Canadian Code of Practice for Consumer Debit Card Services, under which all proven victims of debit card fraud will not suffer any financial losses.

from Interac Association