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Card Breaches | Veridian

Written by Veridian Credit Union | Jun 27, 2016 5:00:00 AM

What happens when a compromise or a breach is discovered at a merchant or store?

  1. Visa is notified.
  2. Compromised Account Management System (CAMS) report is generated. This gives us a list of Veridian card numbers that were included.
  3. We take action as soon as possible by canceling your compromised card and re-issuing a new card. 

How do compromises happen?

  • The merchant’s card processor experienced a breach – this can affect several different merchants at the same time.
  • The merchant has an employee that is taking card numbers.
  • The merchant’s card reader has been compromised.
  • The merchant’s computer system was hacked.

What does this mean for you?

When a CAMS report is received, it is not because we, at Veridian, have done anything wrong. The breach or compromise took place outside of our financial at a separate merchant. Your money is safe at Veridian.

We want to do everything we can to protect your money and help you feel safe. We make protecting your account a top priority. Look for an email and letter alerting you of the possible compromise and letting you know your new card is on the way.