Kyle Ambrozi was recently working with a member who was looking to pick up some extra hours at a work-from-home side gig. A company had contacted them and sent them a large check to deposit, and they were looking for advice on how to handle the check. Kyle's instincts kicked in and he knew immediately the tell-tale signs of a scam. He advised them to destroy the check without depositing to their account and to cease all communication with the company. With his quick thinking and fraud-spotting expertise, Kyle saved his member from a big financial loss and a lot of hassle in cleaning it up. Bravo, Kyle! 👏 Money is tight for a lot of people, and 'golden opportunities' can be extra tempting when we are feeling vulnerable. Work-from-home scams are extremely common and wreak havoc on people and their finances. We are highly trained fraud-fighting experts - if you are unsure about a job, surprised by a check, or think you might be the victim of a scam, please call us. Always trust your gut. When in doubt, sus it out! 🔍 #empeople #empeoplecu #fraudsquad #fraud #scams #wfhscams #financialfraud #financialguidance #financialwellness #financialliteracy #susitout
Empeople Credit Union
Financial Services
Moline, IL 7,111 followers
Empeople Credit Union is dedicated to providing convenient services, expert financial support and innovative products.
About us
Empeople Credit Union is dedicated to providing convenient services and innovative products that eliminate the frustrations of everyday banking. By constantly investing in our people and technologies, Empeople Credit Union is able to provide consistent and measurably superior service across every channel, in person, by phone, and online. Members have the flexibility to complete most transactions at their own convenience, whether it's through a phone call, email, or through our mobile app, eliminating the need to wait in long lines at branch offices. Once you become a member, you are a member for life. No matter your location, workplace, or employer, you can still enjoy the exceptional benefits and services that Empeople Credit Union offers.
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https://empeople.com/
External link for Empeople Credit Union
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Moline, IL
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1935
- Specialties
- Investment & Retirement Services
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Primary
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3950 38th Avenue
PO Box 339
Moline, IL 61266-0339, US
Employees at Empeople Credit Union
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Shawn Hostetler
Programming Manager & Scrum Master at Deere Employees Credit Union
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Tim Tibbals
Chief Data Officer - Empeople Credit Union
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Scott Hany
Director, John Deere Financial IT at John Deere
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Jeff Gallery
Builder, Coach, Explorer; Chief Lending Officer at Empeople Credit Union
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Looks like a Quad City scorcher on Tuesday! 🔥 Swing by our headquarters at 3950 38th Ave in Moline for a tasty lemonade, proudly served by Kids For Vets from 11-2. Donations help support veterans and their families through education, fundraising, and community engagement. See you there! 🍋🇺🇸 #empeople #empeoplecu #community #fundraiser #veterans #vets #veterasaid #lemonade #lemonadestand
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What a fantastic morning at the John Deere Seeding Health Fair! I had the opportunity to represent Empeople Credit Union and share the importance of financial health 💪 💲 . . . Our Financial Health Programs are making a real impact, helping members enhance their financial well-being and achieve their personal goals. Visit https://lnkd.in/gdqiGX6P to learn more! #empeoplecu #financialwellness
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What a beautiful day to start your financial journey! Empeople Credit Union is at the Biddeford’s Chamber Fest at Mechanics Park. We can’t wait to see you!
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Don’t be fooled by the name – Pig Butchering Scams are serious, and they’re on the rise, both nationally and at Empeople Credit Union. The term "pig butchering" metaphorically describes the process of fattening a pig before slaughter, which parallels the way scammers groom their victims to extract as much money as possible. Pig Butchering Scams involve a long-term, elaborate con where fraudsters build trust with their victims over time before convincing them to invest in fraudulent schemes, typically involving cryptocurrency. To learn more, check out our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gPcEwPvf If you or someone you know is the target of any scam or fraudulent behavior, call us at (800) 338-6739 to speak to a fraud specialist. Our team of knowledgeable, empathetic, non-judgmental experts can help you protect your heart and your money. #empeople #empeoplecu #pigbutchering #pigbutcheringscams #romancescam #scam #fraud #financialsvam #financialfraud #crypto #cryptocurrency
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Say hello to Eva - Empeople's Virtual Assistant! 👋 The same great Member Services team is here to help you, but EVA will make it easier to reach the right person, conduct simple transactions, and bank after-hours. Learn more about Eva: https://empeople.com/eva
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I encourage you to look past the name of this awful scam (admittedly hard to overlook) and read this - you never know someone in your personal or professional circle you may be able to gently educate. A victim meets a contact (scammer), the contact (again, a scammer) gains their trust over an impressively long period of time, and then topics of investment arise - sometimes the victim will even bring it up first in one case I recall. The scammer offers to help coach them on investments, often crypto for it’s anonymity. These are particularly devastating scams. Victims can log into a fake website to see their investment for a time - even take out some of the investment so they feel “safe,” - until they can’t. That visual is powerful and victims often feel put off at those trying to sound the alarm.
Where are pig butchering scams growing, who are they targeting, and how much are they taking and making? The answers to those questions are both sobering and terrifying, according to Erin West, a Cybercrime and Crypto Prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County in California, speaking during our kickoff panel for ACFCS’ Crypto and Web3 Symposium last week. “This is a scam type being perpetuated by Chinese organized crime working in Syndicates in Southeast Asia. Now that geographical footprint is spreading to Dubai, South America, and Eastern Europe,” she said. “This typology that we once thought was contained to a small area is growing and it is growing in areas where we as law enforcement have little ability to influence what is happening in those countries. And it is deliberately placed in those locations.” Who are these criminals targeting? The bad guys have a playbook for anyone and everyone. A businessman in their 30s. A grieving widow in their 70s. If you have a cell phone, you are a target — and it all starts with a seemingly innocuous stray text. The scammer uses social engineering to groom the victim, taking weeks or months to gain their confidence, even affection, before introducing the victim to a fake crypto investment platform and stealing every penny they have. Even though, on the site, the victim has millions of dollars, their money is already gone. And when they try to take it out, they are told they must pay a 24 percent tax with new money. “By the time these victims get to us they are literally destitute,” West said. “They are selling homes and selling cars, just trying to exist, and at the same time they are exhausted by the loss of a love they thought they had.” Some estimates of losses to romance and investment scams are more than $5 billion, though that could be as high as $50 billion as many victims don’t come forward. What’s worse, many of the scammers victimizing people are victims themselves, trafficked or duped to work 12 to 16-hour days in prison-like compounds with bars on the windows and nets to prevent people from jumping. There are potentially more than 200,000 people alone in sprawling scam compounds in Myanmar and Cambodia. “The scale of it is massive,” West said. “These people aren’t playing. This is their job. This is their company. They think of it like a company. They have built a massive infrastructure to engage in their scamming activities. Today, their scamming activities are pig butchering.” If you're ready to upgrade your career, join a dedicated community of fincrime professionals, gain access to events like the Crypto and Web3 Compliance Symposium, learn from hundreds of hours interactive courses, and much more, you need to become an ACFCS member today: https://bit.ly/4aM60Ez #FinCrime #Fraud #AML #CFCS #PigButchering
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Had a wonderful time at the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization's annual event this evening. Proud to be pictured with past President Barbara Vestal and new President Mike Dixon. Empeople Credit Union is honored to support the vibrant and incredible Munjoy Hill community as a proud sponsor. #munjoyhill #portlandmaine
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At Empeople, we believe in creating a culture where diversity is embraced, equity is for all, and inclusion builds prosperity. It is through our differences that we find commonality, helping us to connect with members and each other. No matter your journey in life, all paths lead here. On #InternationalPrideDay, our DEI Committee and entire organization wish you love, equality, acceptance, and joy! ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 #empeople #empeoplecu #pride #pridemonth #lgbtq #loveislove
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