What you can do to prevent Identity Theft

NEVER give out account numbers, PIN's or other sensitive information by phone or email unless you initiated the contact and you are sure who you are dealing with.

DO NOT write down your passwords of PIN's.  Change these numbers frequently.

DO NOT carry your Social Security Card in your wallet or have your Social Security Number printed on your checks.

SHRED any unneeded receipts, statements, credit card offers and other documents containing personal or financial information.

If you become a victim of Identity Theft - Victim Checklist

• Place an alert on your credit reports, ask for a free copy of your credit report, and review those reports for evidence of accounts you didn't open.  Fraud unit contacts are: 

          Equifax 800-525-6285, www.equifax.com 

          Experian 888-397-3742, ww.experian.com

          TransUnion 800-680-7289, www.transunion.com                                                                                

• Close accounts that have been tampered with or used fraudulently.  Contact all financial institutions and lenders, credit card issuers, utility companies, and the Social Security Administration to notify them of the fraud.
• File a report with law enforcement and insist on getting a copy of the report or a report number.
• File a complaint with the FTC.  Visit ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft for more information or call 877-ID-THEFT.

How can Halliburton Employees' Federal Credit Union Help?

Your safety and security are top priority here at HEFCU.  We employ state of the art technology to keep your online transactions safe, and we carefully train our staff to maintain  your privacy. 

Please let us know immediately if you believe you or any of your HEFCU accounts have been compromised by calling 1-800-368-2618 and asking for the fraud department.  We will do everything we can to help you secure your financial identity.