 Creating Passwords
- Make it lengthy. Your passwords should be 8 or more characters.
- Combine letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Use the entire keyboard, not just the most common characters.
- Use words and phrases that are easy for you to remember, but difficult for others
to guess.
- Avoid sequences or repeated characters - " 12345678"or " 22222222".
- Avoid using only look-alike substitutions of numbers or symbols - "P@ssw0rd".
- Avoid your login name.
- Avoid dictionary words in any language.
- Use more than one password everywhere.
- Avoid using online password storage.
- Don't reveal your password to others.
- Never provide your password over e-mail or based on e-mail requests.
- Change your password regularly.
- Do not type passwords on computers that you do not control.
You can fight identity theft!
From the NCUA Identity Theft brochure (PDF)
- Never provide personal financial information, including your Social Security
number, account numbers or passwords, over the phone or
the Internet if you did not initiate the contact.
- Never click on the link provided in an e-mail you believe is fraudulent. It may
contain a virus that can contaminate your computer. Do
not be intimidated by an e-mail or caller who suggests dire
consequences
if you do not immediately provide or verify financial information.
- If you believe the contact is legitimate, go to the company’s
Web site by typing in the site address directly or using
a page you have previously
book marked, instead of a link provided in the e-mail.
- If you
fall victim to an attack, act immediately to protect
yourself. Alert your financial institution.
- Place fraud alerts on your credit files. Monitor your credit files and account
statements closely.
- Report suspicious e-mails or calls to the Federal Trade Commission through the
Internet at www.consumer.gov/idtheft, or by calling 1-877-IDTHEFT.
NCUA Fraud Related Issuances
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