International Data Privacy Day
…Data Protection Day is celebrated on Jan. 28 to commemorate the 1981 signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. To protect you and your family, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers these tips: Protect your kids: Talk to your children about never giving out their Social Security numbers, account numbers and passwords. Let them know that downloading “free” games, apps or other media can contain harmful software called malware, which can compromise…
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
…Report any suspicious charges immediately. Bonus Tip: Sign up for alerts and limit your credit card activity to a specific geographical area. Members, when traveling, let us know when you plan to take a trip so we can open access to your card in that area. Just call us at 404-978-0080. Choose Strong Passwords Use different, strong passwords for each of your accounts and devices. Bonus Tip: Use a secure password service, like LastPass, to create and store unique passwords.…
COVID-19 Information
…family member have been negatively impacted by illness due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and need assistance related to your account, please contact us and let us know. As new developments arise regarding the coronavirus, we will share information with you about how we continue to operate safely and effectively. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or visit our website at www.membersfirstga.com. We will use these platforms to provide quick updates as we respond to the changing guidance. CDC World Health Organization Federal Trade Commission…
CASH TRANSFER AND PAYMENT APPS
…you send a payment; transposed letters or numbers in an email address or phone number could send your money to the wrong person. Only install a payment app on a device with a password, passcode or PIN. Set up all security features of the app(s). Search for help and support through the app before resorting to an online search. Never give anyone claiming to be a legal support representative access to your cash transfer app or your phone and never…