Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union to Host Fraud Awareness and Prevention Seminar

Sept. 22, 2014 - PRLog -- TICONDEROGA, NY – The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) will host a Fraud Awareness and Prevention Seminar, covering best practices for credit card holders, how to identify various forms of fraud and how to protect oneself.

The complimentary workshop will take place Tuesday, October 14th, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM at the Best Western in Ticonderoga and will be presented by Diane Vetrone, Fraud Analyst with TFCU’s credit card partner, Covera.

Diane Vetrone will educate attendees about the best practices of using their credit cards, including how to keep themselves protected. They’ll learn which behaviors put cardholders at risk and which behaviors can help keep their accounts safe. Ms. Vetrone will discuss various forms of fraud including identity theft and teach how to protect oneself.  Frequently asked questions and concerns for each topic will also be discussed.

“Raising awareness of fraud in its various forms is part of the Credit Union’s mission to serve our community. We are pleased to offer this seminar in hopes of helping our members protect themselves from becoming victims of fraud,” said Shawn Hayes, TFCU President and CEO.

Diane Vetrone brings extensive credit union experience to her role as Fraud Analyst at Covera. She has held positions of increasing responsibility over her tenure in the credit union industry and brings this experience and enthusiasm for the credit union movement to her role as Fraud Analyst at Covera.

The workshop is free and open to the public. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, please contact TFCU at 518-585-6725 or visit www.tfcunow.com to register online.

About Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union:
Established in 1954, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union has been serving the financial needs of its members for 60 years. It currently operates through conveniently located offices on Route 9N in Ticonderoga, NY, Meacham Street in Port Henry, NY, Court Street in Elizabethtown, NY and can be found online at www.tfcunow.com.