Fraud Blog Member Story

A member recently visited one of our branches looking to wire over $14,000 to purchase a tractor. Miranda, Branch Manager, and Leighann, Senior Member Service Representative, wanted to do some research on this company before completing a transaction this large.

We discovered many RED FLAGS:

• The address provided for the wire was just a vacant lot.
• The sales price was much lower than the value of this tractor.
• When calling to verify details, they were told that if $9,000 was wired that day, the rest could be paid upon delivery.
• The “company” offered free delivery from Alabama.

After the member expressed his concerns to this “company”, they stopped communicating.

The member was very thankful that he visited the branch and talked to Miranda and Leighann about this transaction, as he was likely going to be scammed.

We are grateful to have such diligent, caring Team Members who work hard to protect our Members and their assets.