 SPRINT - Special offer for Family Savings Members
Beginning July 1st the Sprint Credit Union Member Discount Program will be even better.
In addition to the 10% monthly savings, beginning July 1st Credit Union members will get a $25 coupon towards the purchase of any item from Inventory Planet with the purchase of any new Sprint handset and a 2-year agreement. Inventory Planet offers the most up-to-date merchandise from mobile accessories, games, gaming accessories, Bluetooth headsets, special products and more.
Not familiar with the Sprint Credit Union Member Discount Plan? Here’s how you can save:
• 10% off most regularly priced Sprint service plans
• Waived activation fee on new activations
• Waived upgrade fees
Details on this offer will be available July 1st at www.SprintSave4CU.com or call 877.SAVE.4.CU. (877.728.3428)
*$25 coupon offer valid from July 1, 2010 thru August 31, 2010. Exclusively from Platinum Wireless, while supplies last. Must be a credit union member to qualify.
CU2GO Mobile Banking is Here!
If you’re like most people, your cell phone is more than just a phone. It’s also your calendar, address book,
photo album, email inbox and the only way you remember your anniversary. Wouldn’t it be great if
your cell phone could also access and manage your money? Now it can.
CU2GO Mobile Banking features:
check balances
review account history
move money between accounts
search for nearest ATM and Branch locations
receive secure alerts and messages, and more
Any mobile device using SMS (text messaging) or a mobile browser can be activated to use this
free service.
How to Access CU2GO Mobile Banking
1. If NOT enrolled in NetTeller online banking, click here and apply for NetTeller free online banking.
2. Once enrolled in NetTeller, visit our mobile banking site https://m.familysavingscu.com from your
computer or mobile phone.
3. Login using your NetTeller ID and passcode and begin using the mobile banking site from your
phone’s browser. For a richer experience, you can download the MFM*(Mobile Finance Manager)
application to your mobile phone.
4. Click help to learn about mobile banking features and instructions for setting up SMS (text)
mobile banking.
*The MFM (Mobile Finance Manager) application works on most phones; however, Blackberry Storm and Android based phones will be supported in the near future.FSFCU offers SMS mobile banking as a FREE service. A data service plan is not required to use this service; however standard text messaging fees from your phone carrier will apply. All terms and conditions applicable to FSFCU Online Home Banking apply to Mobile Banking services. When using MFM, web access is required and mobile service provider download & usage charges may apply. See service provider’s terms and conditions.
 Credit Union 24, the country’s largest credit union-owned ATM and point-of-sale (POS) network, announced today that Family Savings Federal Credit Union has joined its network.
“This summer has been full of exciting achievements and promotions within our credit union,” said Monte Hill, CEO of Family Savings FCU. “We have joined the Credit Union 24 network to provide our members with nationwide account access through the largest fee-free ATM and POS access in the country.”
“Family Savings FCU has achieved significant success with the recent introduction of service upgrades and special promotions, and we’re pleased to provide the ‘cherry on top’ of these premium services that Family Savings FCU offers its members,” said Jim Park, president and CEO of Credit Union 24. “The advantages of being a part of the credit union-owned Credit Union 24 network directly impacts the credit union member through fee-free financial access, and improve the overall value proposition of the credit union itself, helping the credit union to grow and attract new members.”
About Credit Union 24, Inc.
Credit Union 24 is a flexible, member-owned, full-service, deposit-taking ATM and POS network with multiple processor links, hundreds of thousands of POS locations at national retailers and local merchants, and more than 100,000 ATM terminals across the country. Credit Union 24’s CU HERE surcharge-free programs combine to create the largest surcharge-free ATM presence in the country. Headquartered in Tallahassee, Fla., the Credit Union 24® Network is a strong, growing and independent EFT cooperative and is the largest credit union-owned ATM and POS network in the U.S. For more information about Credit Union 24, please visit www.cu24.com. Click Here for ATM locations.
Family Savings is now offering BillPay at no cost to it's members! In order to enroll in BillPay at no cost, you must have an open share draft account and you must use the service at least once every (60) sixty days to keep it active. ENROLL NOW
E-Statements are available to our member at no cost! *E-Statements is a program that allows you to view your statement online.* It's faster than waiting for your statement to arrive by mail*It's a safe, secure way to view, save and print your statement*Best of all, its Free!!
 **Important new information regarding Electronic Sharedraft Transactions**
When using your Sharedraft account to set up electronic debits or credits, please include your full account number as stated below. If you have existing electronic transactions set up for your account, please verify that you are using the correct Sharedraft account number.
Also, many electronic items may clear your account by a different name.
Please remember when you see an electronic item on your statement, check to see if you have made a payment or written a check for that amount. This also applies to online payments or check by phone payments.
 Theres a new type of Internet piracy called phishing. Its pronounced "fishing", and that's exactly what these thieves are doing: fishing for your personal financial information. What they want are account numbers, passwords, Social Security numbers, and other confidential information that they can use to loot your checking account or run up bills on your credit cards. In the worst case, you could find yourself a victim of identity theft. With the sensitive information obtained from a successful phishing scam, these thieves can take out loans or obtain credit cards and even drivers licenses in your name. They can do damage to your financial history and personal reputation that can take years to unravel. But if you understand how phishing works and how to protect yourself, you can help stop this crime.
Heres how phishing works:
In a typical case, you'll receive an e-mail that appears to come from a reputable company that you recognize and do business with, such as your financial institution. In some cases, the e-mail may appear to come from a government agency, including one of the federal financial institution regulatory agencies. The e-mail will probably warn you of a serious problem that requires your immediate attention. It may use phrases, such as immediate attention required, or please contact us immediately about your account. The e-mail will then encourage you to click on a button to go to the institutions Web site.
In a phishing scam, you could be redirected to a phony website that may look exactly like the real thing. Sometimes, in fact, it may be the companies actual website. In those cases, a pop-up window will quickly appear for the purpose of harvesting your financial information. In either case, you may be asked to update your account information or to provide information for verification purposes: your Social Security number, your account number, your password, or the information you use to verify your identity when speaking to a real financial institution, such as your mothers maiden name or your place of birth. If you provide the requested information, you may find yourself the victim of identity theft.
How to Protect Yourself
1 Never provide your personal information in response to an unsolicited request, whether it is over the phone or over the Internet. E-mails and Internet pages created by phishers may look exactly like the real thing. They may even have a fake padlock icon that ordinarily is used to denote a secure site. If you did not initiate the communication, you should not provide any information.
2 If you believe the contact may be legitimate, contact the financial institution yourself. You can find phone numbers and Web sites on the monthly statements you receive from your financial institution, or you can look the company up in a phone book or on the Internet. The key is that you should be the one to initiate the contact, using contact information that you have verified yourself.
3 Never provide your password over the phone or in response to an unsolicited Internet request. A financial institution would never ask you to verify your account information online. Thieves armed with this information and your account number can help themselves to your savings.
4 Review account statements regularly to ensure all charges are correct. If your account statement is late in arriving, call your financial institution to find out why. If your financial institution offers electronic account access, periodically review activity online to catch suspicious activity.
What to do if you fall victim:
Contact your financial institution immediately and alert it to the situation. If you have disclosed sensitive information in a phishing attack, you should also contact one of the three major credit bureaus and discuss whether you need to place a fraud alert on your file, which will help prevent thieves from opening a new account in your name.
Here is the contact information for each bureaus fraud division:
Equifax - (800-525-6285) P.O. Box 740250, Atlanta GA 30374
Experian - (888-397-3742) P.O. Box 1017, Allen, TX 75013
TransUnion - (800-680-7289) P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92634
Report all suspicious contacts to the Federal Trade Commission through the Internet at www.consumer.gov/idtheft, or by calling 1-877-IDTHEFT.
You Can Fight Identity Theft
Heres How:
Never provide personal financial information, including your Social Security number, account numbers or passwords, over the phone or the Internet if you did not initiate the contact.
Never click on the link provided in an e-mail you believe is fraudulent. It may contain a virus that can contaminate your computer.
Do not be intimidated by an e-mail or caller who suggests dire consequences if you do not immediately provide or verify financial information.
If you believe the contact is legitimate, go to the companies website by typing in the site address directly or using a page you have previously book marked, instead of a link provided in the e-mail.
If you fall victim to an attack, act immediately to protect yourself. Alert your financial institution. Place fraud alerts on your credit files. Monitor your credit files and account statements closely.
Report suspicious e-mails or calls to the Federal Trade Commission through the Internet at www.consumer.gov/idtheft, or by calling 1-877-IDTHEFT.
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