Security

Understanding NCUA Share Insurance: Protecting Your Savings

By Paula Vaughn, EVPSouthwest Heritage Credit Union The National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), operated and managed by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, provides all members of federal insured credit unions with up to $250,000 in coverage for their single ownership …

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Shred Days 2026!

We’re shaking things up this year to give you more chances to shred! By Hannah Nagos, VP/Business DevelopmentSouthwest Heritage Credit Union We’re excited to introduce Shred IT Weeks, an expanded version of our annual shredding event for SWHCU members. Each branch will have its own designated shred week, making it easier and more convenient for you …

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SWHCU Financial Tip: Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams

By Hannah Nagos, AVP/Business DevelopmentSouthwest Heritage Credit Union We want to remind you to stay vigilant against phishing sites and scams that can target your personal information.  Fraudsters may try to impersonate your financial institution, such as Southwest Heritage CU, to steal your personal information. These scammers often create fake websites or send emails and …

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Real-Time Alerts

We are excited to announce the launch of Real-Time Alerts for members! Previously, the alert system relied on batch processing, but with this new update, you can now receive immediate notifications as events and transactions occur. There are two types of alerts available: Alerts can be delivered via text or email, based on the member’s …

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Requirement of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Online Banking

By Hannah Nagos, AVP/Business DevelopmentSouthwest Heritage Credit Union At SWHCU, safeguarding your data is our top priority. We recognize that the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of your credit union account are crucial to you and your financial well-being. Our dedication involves implementing advanced security measures, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), to ensure the highest level …

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Alert or Freeze

By Chris O’Shea The differences and similarities between fraud alerts and credit freezes One of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft is to enable fraud alerts and credit freezes. They both work in similar ways but also have their differences. Let’s take a look at both. Fraud Alert A fraud alert is …

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FAKE TEXT ALERT

To our Members, We have learned of a text messaging phishing scam where fraudsters are pretending to be Southwest Heritage Credit Union. We want to reassure you there has been no internal compromise of our security and your accounts. It is important that you do not respond to a text message that requests personal or …

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