YUKON, Okla. – Staff at a WEOKIE Federal Credit Union branch here are being credited with preventing a member from losing $50,000 in a scam.
The credit union told KFOR the member was contacted by a scammer claiming to be law enforcement demanding money for “legal issues.” It’s a scam tactic credit unions and members across the country have faced.
According to WEOKIE, a branch employee noticed the unusual activity and asked specific questions before moving forward. Once it was determined it was a scam, law enforcement was called and a report was made, KFOR reported.
‘Doesn’t Feel Right’
“Protecting our members is at the heart of everything we do,” President and CEO Jeff Carpenter said in a statement. “Our staff are trained to spot red flags, trust their instincts, and intervene when something doesn’t feel right. Their vigilance has already prevented several members from losing life-changing amounts of money — and we want every Oklahoman to know: if something feels suspicious, slow down, ask questions, and contact your financial institution before taking action.”
Scams to Watch For
As part of the KFOR report, consumers were urged to be aware of:
• Cryptocurrency investment fraud
• Government or financial institution impersonation
• Wire fraud / funnel accounts
• Account takeover and recruitment scams
• Elder scams
