July 16, 2008

Credit Union Central of Canada warns you that an organization calling itself Central Credit Union Capital Financial, or variations of that name, said to be operating out of 800 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, has no connection with Credit Union Central of Canada (Canadian Central).

This appears to be an organized international scam set up to defraud innocent victims of cash and confidential personal information.  If you receive an email from this organization or are contacted by someone from this organization advising you that there are funds deposited somewhere for you and that you must establish your identity to have the funds released – DO NOT RESPOND.   Do not send them ANY Personal Information, such your passport information or driver’s licence.  Report this to your own financial institution and to the local police.

If you have already given them personal information please also report this to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Ontario Provincial Police via their website at http://www.recol.ca/or call 1-888-495-8501.

If you wish to contact someone at Credit Union Central of Canada you can email Heather Mitchell at mitchellh@cucentral.com