Island Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it has been officially certified as an AARP BankSafe™ financial institution, becoming the first Long Island-based credit union to achieve this important designation. The AARP BankSafe Initiative is a national program designed to train financial institution employees to recognize the signs of financial exploitation and prevent fraud before it happens, especially among older adults. Through this comprehensive training, Island Federal staff have enhanced their ability to identify suspicious activity, intervene appropriately, and safeguard Members from scams targeting AARP-aged individuals and vulnerable populations.
“At Island Federal, nothing is more important to us than our Members’ safety and security,” said Craig A. Booth, President and CEO of Island Federal Credit Union. “We want all Members to know that their funds, and the accounts of their parents and loved ones, are safe with us. This certification is just one more way we’re ensuring every Member is protected from fraud, abuse, and financial harm.” By partnering with AARP and embracing the BankSafe initiative, Island Federal continues its mission to deliver trusted financial services while protecting the financial wellbeing of the communities it proudly serves.
About Island Federal Credit Union
Island Federal Credit Union (Island Federal), headquartered in Hauppauge, N.Y., is a not-for-profit, full-service financial institution, providing affordable banking products and services to Long Islanders. Founded in 1955, Island has grown to with $1.5 billion in assets, serving over 50,000 Members. Island’s successful track record can be attributed to consistently delivering the great rates, no hidden fees, and exceptional service to its Members. When banking at Island, Members have access to a complete menu of loan and deposit products, including Simply Free Checking accounts, Certificate accounts, IRAs, Auto loans, Mortgage, Home Equity loans and lines, a Credit Mastercard® and Student Choice College loans. For anytime access, Island offers free 24/7/365 customer service, online banking, bill payer, and mobile banking services. In addition to its Hauppauge headquarters, Island operates eight full-service branches located on Long Island, in Bellmore, East Setauket, Hicksville, Massapequa, Riverhead, Sayville, Selden and at the Stony Brook Medicine HSC. Island Members can also access their Island accounts at more than 5,600 shared credit union branches throughout the country, and over 125,000 surcharge-free ATM networks worldwide. For more information about Island, stop by any branch, visit their website, islandfcu.com, or call (631) 851-1100