Redstone Federal Credit Union

Beware of Fake Job Ads Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in October; however, staying safe online should be a top priority every month and day of the year. at job you found online could be a fake, even if you found it yourself. With many people out of work right now due to the pandemic and more people seeking work-from- home positions, fraudsters are using this desperation to exploit many individuals. It's imperative you take steps to ensure an opportunity is legitimate. According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), 16,012 people reported being victims of employment scams in 2020, with losses totaling more than $59 million. Here are some ways to keep yourself safe: • Google the company and contact them directly to ensure the job offer is legit. Avoid contacting the number listed in the ad or included in the offer. • No work-from-home job opportunity needs your online banking login information to deposit 'set-up' funds – funds for purchasing equipment, supplies, or a sign-on bonus. A routing number and account is all that is needed to deposit money into your account. • Stay away from offers that will pay you prior to being officially hired. • Never accept any verification text that you did not authorize and never give out an authorization code or login information via phone, text, or email. • Reject offers that involve you sending gift cards or money orders to someone else to cover 'human resource' costs, taxes, etc. Bottom Line: Always be skeptical of job offers or requests that involve giving out personal banking information or receiving checks for work not done. Remember, if it's too good to be true, it likely is. OCTOBER IS CYBERSECURITY A W A R E N E S S M O N T H "We see this investment as another way to improve the future of youth and families who live in the areas that we serve," said Joe Newberry, Redstone's President and CEO. "So many success stories have come out of the Boys & Girls Clubs, and this gift will create opportunities for even more. This organization continues to be a catalyst for positive change in the community, which is also one of our guiding principles," Newberry said. Redstone's $2 million investment will support a new North Huntsville location, build a new Center for Advancement in Athens, renovate and equip a Center for Advancement in Decatur, and build a multi- purpose facility in Scottsboro. Patrick Wynn, Executive Director of BGCNAL, said he expects the new buildings and added resources to serve an additional 950 students. The organization currently serves about 5,000 youth annually. NOW HIRING r e d f c u.o r g | 7 Continued from page 6

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