Protect Your Money with Safer Ways to Pay

Fraud is becoming more common, and scammers are always looking for new ways to take advantage of people — especially during busy times of year when bills, payments, and online activity increase. Checks, mailed payments, and shared personal information are often prime targets.

One simple way to reduce your risk is by using Online Bill Pay through Lincoln Park Community Credit Union.

Common fraud situations to watch for

Understanding how fraud happens is the first step in protecting yourself. Some of the most common situations include:

  • Stolen or altered checks
    Checks sent through the mail can be intercepted, changed, or deposited by someone else.
  • Fake bills or payment requests
    Scammers may send emails, texts, or mailed notices that look like legitimate bills but are actually attempts to steal your money.
  • Requests for personal or account information
    Fraudsters often pretend to be utilities, service providers, or even financial institutions to trick you into sharing sensitive details.

These scams can be hard to spot, but using safer payment methods can help reduce your exposure.

How Online Bill Pay helps keep your money secure

Online Bill Pay is designed with security and convenience in mind. When you pay bills through LPCCU’s Online Bill Pay, you gain added protection compared to mailing checks or sharing payment information.

Here’s how it helps:

  • Payments are sent securely — no checks traveling through the mail
  • Less risk of lost or stolen payments
  • Clear tracking of when and where payments are sent
  • Fewer chances to share sensitive information with unfamiliar sources

Instead of mailing payments or entering your card number on multiple websites, Online Bill Pay allows you to manage payments in one secure place.

Convenience and peace of mind

In addition to helping protect your money, Online Bill Pay also makes life easier. You can schedule payments in advance, avoid late fees, and keep track of your payment history — all from online or mobile banking.

It’s a simple tool that adds both security and peace of mind to your everyday financial routine.

We’re here to help you get started

If you haven’t used Online Bill Pay before or have questions about setting it up, we’re happy to help.

Call us at 313-389-2300
 Or stop by the branch to speak with a team member

At Lincoln Park Community Credit Union, your security matters. Using safer ways to pay is one more way we help protect what you’ve worked hard to earn.