866-961-1371 / 8669611371

I got a call from this number, saying they were with Local Gov Emp Credit Union. When I called them back, they were very professional. They said they just wanted to verify some unusual charges on my card. Luckily they did, because there was over $500 charged to my card that I hadn't made. The charges were all to Western Union for money orders. I went to the local branch of the Credit Union, signed an affidavit that I had not made the charges, and got most of my money back. My niece and nephew work for a bank in their fraud section and say charges to Western Union automatically send up red flags.

Thanks for the useful information.

Definitely a legitimate number. However, if at any time you are suspicious of the number that is calling you or left on your answering machine, call the number on the back of your card instead. That will direct you to the call center and from there you can ask to be transfered to the fraud department. NEVER give out your pin number, your security number, or expiration date, EVER! SECU will never ask for that information.

I received a message from this number yesterday asking me to call regarding suspicious activity on my credit card. I called my local credit union first to make sure the 866 number was legitimate. My local branch confirmed there was a fraudulent charge made on my credit card and the 866 number was valid. You can always call your local bank and they can look up your card number and advise you what to do next.

This is fraud all day & night. My mother received a call from (919) 856-5005 on 06/27/20011. The person she spoke with stated that she had a fraud charge on her card of $49.95. They didn't provided a name or any info. They did state that she would receive a new card & pin soon. I guess they didn't expect anyone to answer the phone. When my mom called back to (919) 856-5005, she didn't give any info but they provided her with this website "www.mypphelp.com" to go to where the charge was made. Went to site & determined it was fake. So I decided to search (919) 856-5005 to see where it originates from. That's when I stumbled onto this page. I then found 866-961-1371. So I called and was given a message that it was the Fraud Prevention Dept of NCSECU. After being put on hold listen to a clip of the music your hear when you call the real NCSECU call center you are connected to the next available rep. Then I was greeted by a rep named Matt. Asked for his ID number & he wouldn't provide it. I agreed that it was ok and ended the call. I called back several times & what a coincidence it was Matt on the line each time. I worked in a call center once & knew that the chances of getting the same rep is a large possibility especially when the company is large. Take note don't callback & provide any info. Call your local NCSECU branch to report or your local Law Enforcement.

*UPDATE*866-961-1371 is the real number for NCSECU Fraud Prevention Dept but there are some people that hack into the phone system at certain times & pretend to be real NCSECU employees. If you can't get an ID number from the person you speak with they maybe fake. I called later in the day on 06/27/2011 and spoke with a gentleman that provided me with his ID and never once did he ask for my personal info. This time I even heard noise in the background like a call center. If your still skeptical about this call please call your local branch.

I got a call from that number and they told me the card number was used in Texas (several states away from me). I called nc secu and it is a legitimate service, so yay! Good save!

I just got a call from (919) 856-5005 that referred me to call back to 866-961-1371. I read the posts on this page and was therefore armed with healthy skepticism when I called the number. The gentleman who answered only asked for my last name, then first name. He found the suspected fraudulent charges and even told me WHEN they were made and for WHAT amount -- and to WHICH business. I was looking at the fraudulent charges online, at the same time. And yes, these were fraudulent charges -- almost $160 worth. He also knew the charges were actually on my wife's debit card. IF we get a new card within the next few days, I'll know the call was totally legit (I believe it is). If not, these are fraudsters w/ access into the NCSECU system.

Let me make it simple. It's COMPLETELY legit. Check it out however you want, its the NCSECU fraud center.