What should I do if my debit or credit card is lost or stolen, or if I see a fraudulent transaction on my account?
STEP 1: REPORT
Members with a Space Coast Credit Union Visa® Debit or Credit card
Members with an Eastern Financial MasterCard® MoneyPlus Debit card
Members with an Eastern Financial MasterCard® Credit Card
Members with an Eastern Financial HELOC Platinum Visa® Credit Card
Members with a Space Coast Credit Union Visa® Debit or Credit card, and Members with an Eastern Financial MasterCard® MoneyPlus Debit card
During business hours:
Immediately CALL SCCU's Member Service Center, or visit any of our branches to report the problem.
Please have the following information available:
- Name
- 16 Digit Card Number
- Social Security Card
If you are reporting a fraudulent transaction, please also provide the following information:
- Type of transaction (debit or credit)
- Date of transaction(s)
- Merchant(s)
- Dollar Amount(s)
To report by phone during business hours:
An Associate will assist you. Your card will be blocked to prevent fraudulent activity. You will receive a new card within 10 days. Your Associate will discuss any further action to be taken on your part, if that is applicable to your situation.
After business hours:
Call SCCU and select the Credit/Debit (Option 3), and then select “report a lost or stolen card” (Option 2).
Please have the following information available:
- Name
- 16 Digit Card Number
- Social Security Number
- Dollar Amount(s)
Please note the following important information:
- Your call will be rerouted to the Card Service System.
- The only action that will be taken during an after hours call is to block your card.
- Please contact SCCU as soon as possible after reporting your card problem, so that an Associate can assist you with the additional actions necessary to restore your account.
Can’t get through?
If, for any reason you cannot reach SCCU, you may call the national Card Service Center using the numbers below to report your card as lost or stolen so that it will be blocked to prevent fraudulent use. Please contact SCCU as soon as possible so that we may assist you in restoring your account.
Card Service Center: 800-472-3272
Fraudulent Transactions:
PLEASE NOTE that when you report a fraudulent transaction, you will be asked to:
- File a police report
- Complete a signed statement detailing the fraudulent activity
An Associate will provide the steps you need to take based on your particular situation. SCCU will provide any needed forms.
Members with an Eastern Financial MasterCard® Credit Card
To report a MasterCard Credit Card lost or stolen, or to report fraudulent activity, please call the MasterCard Credit Card Lost/Stolen System at: 866-839-3485.
Members with an Eastern Financial HELOC Platinum Visa® Credit Card
To report a HELOC Credit Card lost or stolen, or to report fraudulent activity, please call the Card Holder Services partner at: 800-449-7228.
STEP 2: FOLLOW UP
Monitor your account for unauthorized activity, and report any suspicious transactions to SCCU.
- PREFERRED METHOD: Log on to Online Banking any time to view current account activity. Don’t wait for your monthly statement
- If you do not use Online Banking, carefully review your monthly statement and contact SCCU to report any suspicious activity.
