SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, are beginning to receive reports from victims of fraud from their Interra accounts.

Syracuse Police have received seven reports at this point from victims who have found roughly $500 plus a fee, withdrawn from their Interra accounts from ATMs at Bank of America and PNC in Indianapolis. In all cases the person’s card number and pin numbers are being used to withdraw the money.

It is unknown by police at this time how the numbers are being obtained.

Interra offered this statement: At Interra Credit, we work hard every day to earn and keep our members’ trust and confidence, and that includes protecting their accounts and personal information. All our efforts, however, do not guarantee immunity from the many types of criminal activity affecting the credit union and financial services providers worldwide.

A very small number of Interra members have experienced debit card fraud over the last few days. Card information was used primarily at ATMs to withdraw funds from their accounts.

“Our first priority is to protect our members’ information and their money,” reports Andy Marshall, Chief Operating Officer. “Any member who believes they have experienced fraud, should contact Interra immediately. We are working closely to help them with each situation.”

While the fraudulent withdrawals took place outside of Interra’s service area at other financial institutions’ ATMs, the source of the original criminal activity has not been determined. “We are working with industry specialists and law enforcement professionals,” Marshall said.

“It is so important to monitor your accounts,” he pointed out. “If you notice any suspicious activity, call Interra day or night, or call the toll-free number on the back of your debit card.”