Author Archives: Amber Mooney

Protect Your Heart and Wallet: Spotting Romance Scams

Spotting Romance Scams Summer is a prime season for romance scams. Scammers often prey on emotions, creating fake relationships to steal money or personal information. Here’s how to stay safe and protect your finances: Recognize the Red Flags: They profess love quickly and avoid meeting in person. They claim to be in urgent financial trouble […]

Cryptocurrency Scams

Cryptocurrency Scams: The Newest Tricks to Watch Out For Cryptocurrency continues to be a prime target for scammers, and in 2025, fraudsters are getting even more sophisticated. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, understanding the latest scams can help keep your digital assets safe. New Crypto Scams to Watch For 🔹 Fake […]

Financial Education Month

🌟 April is Financial Education Month — Free Virtual Webinars for All! At TruEnergy Federal Credit Union, we believe that financial empowerment begins with access to knowledge. That’s why we’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity offered by the Maryland Department of Labor—a series of free, virtual financial education webinars throughout the month of April! […]

Account Takeover Fraud

Beware of Account Takeover Fraud: How Scammers Are Draining Accounts Account takeover fraud is on the rise, and financial institutions are seeing an uptick in these sophisticated scams. This type of fraud happens when a scammer gains access to your account and makes unauthorized transactions. How do they do it? Typically, through phishing scams. Fraudulent […]

Is Brad Pitt in Love With Me?

“Too Good to Be True?” Protect Yourself from Celebrity Scams in the AI Era Are you following a celebrity on social media and suddenly…they send you a friend request from another account? In the age of advanced AI, romance scams involving celebrities are becoming more convincing and harder to spot. Fraudsters now use hyper-realistic AI-generated […]