New Year, New Scams

Start 2025 with Financial Confidence

A new year means a fresh start—and it’s the perfect time to prioritize your financial security and health. At Front Royal Federal Credit Union, we’re here to help you protect your hard-earned money and plan for a brighter financial future.

Refresh Your Security Settings

2025 is your year to stay ahead of potential threats by reviewing your financial account security. Small updates now can save you big headaches later. Here’s how to strengthen your defenses:

Update Your Passwords: Choose strong, unique passwords for each account and update them regularly. Try a sentence with upper and lowercase letters and symbols like “MyDogLike$2go4aWalk.”
Enable Alerts: Set up real-time notifications to stay informed about account activity.
Activate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Add an extra layer of security to your logins.

Review and Limit Account Access

Take a moment to check who has access to your financial accounts. Whether it’s joint accounts or third-party services you’ve linked over the years, ensure only necessary connections remain active. Removing outdated access can reduce your risk of unauthorized use.

Stay Informed About Scams

Knowledge is power! Scammers are always looking for new ways to access your funds. Stay vigilant by keeping up with the latest fraud prevention tips.

Book Your 2025 Financial Health Checkup

Just like an annual physical, a yearly financial checkup is essential for staying on track with your goals. As you think about your hopes and dreams for 2025, set yourself up for success by:

Fine-tuning your budget and savings strategies.
Explore opportunities to lower interest rates or consolidate debt (Not sure where to start? Give us a call!).
Plan for major milestones like home buying or education expenses.
Discover tools and services that simplify your financial life (Our Front Royal FCU team is here to help).

Let’s work together to ensure 2025 is your best financial year yet!

Posted by Amanda Thomas in Fraud and Scams.