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Identity Theft Prevention

Learn how to protect your personal information and what to do if you suspect any an identity theft.

WEOKIE takes the security of your financial information very seriously.

There have been an increased number of phone and email scams reported where individuals are posing as credit union employees in an attempt to obtain personal and financial information from its members.

WEOKIE will never ask for debit or credit card numbers, personal identification numbers (PIN), social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passwords or other electronic banking credentials via email, text message or phone unless the member initiates the contact with the credit union.

If you do receive a suspicious call or email from an individual posing as a WEOKIE employee, please contact us immediately at 405-235-3030.

What You Need to Know About Identity Theft

Identity theft, in its simplest form, occurs when someone obtains and misuses your personal information without your permission, and often times without any knowledge of the activity by you. It is prudent to know about identity theft and what steps you can take to minimize your risk of potential identity theft or fraud. We recommend that you remain vigilant by reviewing account statements and monitoring free credit reports for the next 12 to 24 months and notify the credit union if identity theft is suspected.

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Free Fraud Alert:

A fraud alert instructs creditors to watch for unusual or suspicious activity in your accounts and provides creditors with notice to contact you before approving an extension of credit. To place a fraud alert, free of charge, contact one of the three national credit reporting agencies listed below. You do not need to contact all three agencies, the agency you contact will forward the fraud alert to the other two agencies on your behalf. An initial fraud alert stays on your credit report for 1 year. If you determine that you are a fraud victim you may place a 7-year victim statement on your credit report.

Review Your Credit Report:

Once you receive your reports, you should review them carefully for unusual credit activities, such as inquiries from companies you did not contact, accounts you did not open and debts on your accounts that you cannot explain. You should verify the accuracy of your Social Security number, address(es), complete name and employer(s). If your credit report shows suspicious activity or unusual credit inquiries you should immediately notify the agency that issued the report and WEOKIE Federal Credit Union. You may also contact your local police department to file a report of identity theft, be sure to obtain a copy of the police report. You may need to provide the police report to creditors in order to address any credit problem that may arise. We recommend that you check your credit reports and review your account statements periodically. This can help you spot problems and address them quickly.

Credit Freeze:

Oklahoma allows you to place a security freeze on your consumer credit file with each of the three credit bureaus. A security freeze prohibits credit agencies from sharing your credit file with any potential creditors without your consent. Once your files are frozen, even someone with your personal information should not be able to obtain credit in your name. However, there is a cost for placing a freeze on each file and a cost for unfreezing the file additional Information. Additional information about personal identity theft and fraud is available from the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) at https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/identity-theft/report-identity-theft. If you suspect identity theft, you may also file a complaint on the FTC's website or call 1-877-ID-THEFT. Your complaint will be added to the FTC’s Identify Theft Data Clearinghouse, where it will be accessible to law enforcement agencies for use in their investigations.