On the Move
Stay Safe at ATMs
Using an automated teller machine (ATM) to get some quick cash or to make a deposit has become such a routine part of our lives; it's easy to forget to exercise caution. Keep these safety tips in mind:
- Memorize your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Never write it on your card. If you write it down and keep it in your wallet, disguise it as part of an address or telephone number, for example, John Smith's cell: 456-9876 or Sally Smith: 1234 Easy St
- Stay alert. Be aware of someone lurking nearby who may be after your cash or anyone who is "shoulder surfing" - criminals who are looking over your shoulder to obtain personal information
- Complete your transaction promptly. Don't fumble with your wallet or purse
- If you use an ATM at night, choose one that is well lit and free of shrubbery
- Keep your receipt until you have reviewed your monthly statement
Credit Union Membership: Spread The Word
You've been a member of PAFCU for many years. You know all the benefits of membership, including better rates and personal service. However, have you spread the word to your relatives? Anyone related to you is eligible to join PAFCU - your siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws...you get the point. Tell your relatives about the better way of saving and borrowing. People's Alliance can only grow with your help. Get your family to join a larger family of people committed to non-profit financial services that provides benefits to each and every member - not stockholders. And, once your relatives become members, they can enjoy the benefits of credit union membership for life.