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Identity Theft Alert

Read here how to protect yourself from Vishing, a new identity theft threat. [MORE]

Fraud Alerts: Protecting your credit.

A new resource from the major credit bureaus can help you maintain a safe and secure credit file. [MORE]

Federal Share Insurance.

Your warranty of safety! Shares and savings are insured by this federal fund which is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. In fact, not one penny of insured savings has ever been lost by a member of a federally insured credit union. [MORE]

Federal IRA/Retirement Account Insurance.

NCUA now through the federal government insures select IRA and retirement accounts up to $250,000.00!. [MORE]

Direct Deposit.

The safe and easy way to simplify your life. Direct Deposit is quick, reliable, convenient, safe and secure. [MORE]

ATM Safety Tips

The convenience available with Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) carries an increased need for security and personal caution. ATMs can be located just about anywhere, and they are available 24 hours, 7 days a week...[more]

Account Fraud: What You Can Do

Account fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation. Your credit union has safeguards to help prevent and detect account fraud, but it is your knowledge, awareness and alertness that are the first and most important first lines of defense...[more]

What is a credit score...and why is it important?

A credit score is a number calculated by a credit bureau, a lender or another company for use in making a decision on a loan application or other product or service...[more]

Tools to Prevent Identity Theft

The number of Americans who have experienced identity theft has surpassed 27 million, with the incidence rate increasing every year.  Substantial measures are in place at your credit union to protect your identity and your accounts against theft and fraud....[more]

Protect Yourself Against E-Mail Fraud

Internet “phishing” scams are one of the fastest-growing frauds today. Phishing typically involves a bogus e-mail message that uses legitimate materials, such as a credit union or other organization’s Web site graphics and logos—the “look and feel”—in an attempt to entice e-mail recipients to provide personal financial details, such as account information, credit card and Social Security numbers.....[more]

 

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