Avoiding Fraud

Here's important news if you receive an email, phone call or text message claiming to be from Los Angeles Federal Credit Union:

• We will NEVER ask for your account number, PIN or Password for your mobile app or online banking account.

• Don't click on any links or phone numbers in the text message.

• For possible fraudulent texts: Send us a secure message & attach a screenshot of the text.*

• For possible fraudulent phone calls: Hang up the phone and call us directly.

•  Examine your accounts frequently and report any unusual activity to us.

•  Set up alerts on your accounts so you can monitor activity better.   

*To send a secure message from our mobile app, tap Menu, the Envelope icon, then “Create New Message.” For online banking, click the Envelope icon then “Create New Message.”

If you feel you may be a victim of fraud or a scam, report it by calling LAFCU at (877) 695-2328.