Be Alert Of This Scam In Your Mailbox

These postcards look official. They have phone numbers and Mortgage ID#’s. But mortgage purchases are a matter of public record. Sometimes this publicly available information is used by dishonest mortgage lenders trying to capture a loan, or scammers trying to trick people into divulging personal information for fraudulent purposes.

The cards are deceptive, but not illegal. Note at the bottom of the pink postcard, in small print, it states that the information is not affiliated with nor endorsed by WESTBY CO-OP CU. This discreet disclaimer is purposefully easy to overlook.

If you received one of these postcards, discard it. No action is necessary, and your WCCU mortgage is not at risk.

Important:  How did the sender know that WCCU is the mortgage/lienholder? 
This information is public knowledge and is available to anyone.  WCCU did not provide any third-party with this information, it can easily be found online.

(Scam Alert 10/29/2024)