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The Vermont State Police has learned of a new email “phishing” scam (see below) that is currently circulating to Vermont State Employees Credit Union members and non-members warning of a “compromise of a credit card account” and notifies the recipient that their card has been deactivated. The e-mail then asks the recipient to call a phone number to activate the card. The subject line of this fraudulent e-mail message is “Important VSECU Notice.”

DO NOT CALL the phone number given and do not respond to the e-mail as it is fraudulent.

If you believe you have become a victim of a phishing scam and have given out personal information about your bank accounts, please contact your banking institution and your local police department immediately.

Copy of email:

     “From: “VERMONT STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION” [customers@vsecu.com]
     Subject: Important VSECU Notice

     Dear Customer,

     This communication was sent to safeguard your account against any unauthorized activity.

     Vermont State Employees Credit Union is aware of new phishing e-mails that are circulating. These e-mails request consumers
     to click a link due to a compromise of a credit card account.

     You should not respond to this message.

     For your security we have deactivate your card.

     How to activate your card

     Call (802) 304-1922 .

     Our automated system allows you to quickly activate your card

     What to expect when activating online.

     Card activation will take approximately one minute to complete.”