Patriot act notice
Important information about procedures for opening new account
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account
What this means for you: When you open your account, we will ask for you name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver’s license.
VAPR FCU’s Commitment to Information Security
We understand that you trust us with your personal information. VAPR FCU uses established security standards and ethical business practices to ensure your information is secure. In fact, we believe it’s every employee’s responsibility to safeguard your account information. We are constantly evaluating new advances in technology to keep your information secure.
VAPR FCU uses firewalls and routers to block unauthorized access to our networks and computer virus protection to detect and prevent computer viruses from entering the Credit Union’s systems. We also use encryption technology such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to keep your information safe.
TechTalk
VAPR FCU’s website utilizes the Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL 3.0) and Microsoft’s Private Communication technology protocol (PCT 1.0) with full support for 128-bit encryption methods, which are among the highest in the industry for transactions on the Internet. Our SSL technology is certified with a secure certificate from VeriSign, the leading “seal of approval” for online authentication services. This helps to provide online security that conforms to the highest standards available.
What you should do to help protect your personal information online?
Protect yourself from fraud and identity theft
Protecting Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft
New technology has helped make our lives a little easier. It has also created new opportunities for fraud and identity theft. The good news is you can protect yourself against these crimes that could steal your money, your credit rating and even your identity. By gaining an understanding of these issues and working with reputable companies that respect your privacy and security, you can enjoy financial security and peace of mind.
If you are a member of VAPR FCU and think you have been a victim of fraud or identity theft, please contact us immediately for assistance.
For additional help:
- Present one of the following: class schedule, enrollment confirmation, acceptance letter, student ID, or VAPR Federal Credit Union VIP card.
- Required age: between 16 and 25 years old.
- If the student is between 16 and 17 years old, a parent or legal guardian must open the account on their behalf, agreeing by contract that the funds will benefit the minor.
Take these steps to help protect yourself:
- Use caution when disclosing your personal information to anyone. Be sure you know who you are dealing with when giving out information. VAPR FCU will not call or e-mail you asking you to verify information we already have in our records.
- Examine and reconcile all your account statements promptly. Report discrepancies immediately. Store old statements in a secure place.
- Report lost or stolen checks immediately. Store unused or canceled checks in a secure place.
- Check your mail. If you haven’t received mail for a few days, you may be the victim of mail diversion fraud. If you suspect your address has been changed without your permission, contact the post office. If you have not received your regular bills as expected, call the company to find out why.
- Don’t carry around sensitive information, such as your or your children’s Social Security cards, with you in your wallet unless necessary.
- Destroy any pre-approved offers to which you do not respond.
- Notify us if you have received suspicious calls inquiring about your VAPR FCU account information.
- Review your credit report at least once per year.
Credit, Debit and ATM Card Security
- When you receive a new card, sign the signature panel immediately.
- Destroy old cards by cutting them up.
- Keep any duplicate cards in a secure place.
- Protect your Personal Identification Numbers (PINs). Never write your PIN on your card, and don’t keep it in the same place as your card.
- Report lost or stolen cards immediately.
- When making purchases, make sure you get your card back and that the card returned to you is really your card. Don’t make a credit card purchase without taking your receipt. Tear up any receipt carbon copies.
- Compare your receipts against your account statements. Report any discrepancies, such as unauthorized or duplicate transactions, immediately. Once you’ve reconciled your account statements, destroy the receipts if you no longer need them. Store account statements and receipts securely.
- Don’t forget to take your ATM receipts as well. Record the transaction or save the receipt to reconciliation with your account statement.
- Don’t leave your cards, wallet or purse unattended. Periodically check to make sure you have all of your cards.
- Don’t lend your card to others.
- Be cautious when giving your card number over the phone.
- Keep a list in a secure place of your card numbers with telephone numbers to call if they are lost or stolen.
Read VAPR FCU’s commitment to information security
What you should do to help protect your personal information online?
Equal Opportunity for all
In accordance with federal laws and U.S. Department of Treasury policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Director
Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20220
Also, you can call (202) 622-1160 or send an email to: crcomplaints@treasury.gov.