CCU Hosts Free Seminar: “Protecting Yourself From Credit Card Fraud”

Members and Public invited to no-cost informative credit card seminar

Libertyville, IL, October 22, 2013: The holiday season is one of the most active periods throughout the year for making purchases using credit cards. Unfortunately, there are others who are also aware of this trend:  scam-artists looking to take advantage of those using their cards.  That’s why Consumers Credit Union (CCU, $604 million, Waukegan, IL) has invited Members and the public to a FREE seminar, “Protecting Yourself From Credit Card Fraud,” on Wednesday, November 6th, at the Holiday Inn – Gurnee, IL.

Those in attendance will learn helpful tips on how to take necessary steps towards preventing credit card fraud, along with simple-to-use techniques on how to protect themselves and their personal information from falling into the wrong hands. “Protecting Yourself From Credit Card Fraud” will also cover best practices for handling fraud disputes for those who become victims of credit card fraud.

“Maintaining a healthy credit rating is difficult enough without having to combat the effects of stolen personal information,” noted Sean M. Rathjen, CCU President.  “Rebuilding credit and restoring one’s own good identity can be a nightmare. “Protecting Yourself From Credit Card Fraud” will show our attendees how to use credit cards safely and efficiently while helping to prevent fraud from even occurring. Whether you’re a new credit card user or someone who’s used them for years, the information presented in this workshop will benefit everyone who attends.”

“Protecting Yourself From Credit Card Fraud” is presented by Bonny Thomas, CCU’s VISA Director, in partnership with Consumers Cooperative Association.  This popular no-cost educational seminar is open to the public as well as CCU Members. Here are a few highlights of the seminar …

·         Knowing the steps you can take to prevent fraud

·         Protecting your PIN (Personal Identification Number)

·         How to identify fraud if it should happen to you

·         Understanding fraud dispute procedures

Details for registering for the seminar are as follows.

·         Date:                       Wednesday, November 6, 2013

·         Time:       5:30 pm registration; seminar starts at 6:00 pm

·         Location: Holiday Inn, 6161 West Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL. 60031

·         RSVP:      Cedric Ivy (CedricI@myconsumers.org or 847-265-5541)

Seating is limited, so please contact Cedric Ivy today to reserve your seat and/or to receive additional information about “Protecting Yourself From Credit Card Fraud”. Consumers Credit Union is Member-owned with offices in Waukegan, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Gurnee, North Waukegan and Volo . . . and online at www.myconsumers.org.