ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As it is National Consumer Protection Week, NCUA has issued a reminder that it offers online consumer resources to educate members about protecting their identities and finances.
“Knowledge is power, and financial education is the first line of defense a consumer has against a fraudster,” Matz said. “National Consumer Protection Week is the perfect time for credit unions to educate their members about keeping their finances safe. Our consumer and financial literacy sites have a wealth of information to help consumers stay a step ahead.”
NCUA’s consumer Twitter feed, @MyCUgov, will feature tips during the week on how to become a smarter consumer.
NCUA’s noted it recently launched Fraud Prevention Center demonstrates the agency’s commitment to helping consumers learn about fraud prevention, identity theft and online security. NCUA’s consumer website MyCreditUnion.gov and financial literacy site Pocket Cents provide consumers with timely and practical financial tips, interactive learning tools and financial calculators. Topics include fraud prevention, cyber security, understanding a credit card statement, reading financial disclosures and calculating share insurance coverage.
Credit unions and consumers can also find consumer protection and personal finance information and resources in Spanish on espanol.MyCreditUnion.gov.