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Boo! October is Financial Planning Month

by Kimberly Krueger | Sep 29, 2025 | Blog, Budget, Finances, Financial Health, Savings | 0

Checking in with your finances doesn’t have to be scary and Mid Oregon has the resources to help you.

Don’t Get Schooled by Scammers.

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

There are so many scams out there preying on us these days, and many of them are targeting our online shopping. Now that it’s back to school time, if you’re shopping for supplies, returning items online, or just participating in some online retail therapy regardless of the time of year

Don’t Fall for the Feed: What’s really behind that social media link?

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Aug 9, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

Social media platforms are fantastic for connecting, sharing and discovering however, they are also fertile ground for scammers looking to get you to click on bogus links.

Reading, Writing & Money: how to save on back-to-school

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Aug 7, 2025 | Blog, Budget, Financial Health, Savings | 0

Families are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year. According to the National Retail...

They Love Your Money, Not You. Don’t fall for Romance Scams.

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Jul 8, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

Have you ever thought about the risks of online dating? It’s crazy how we’re all so connected these days. While there’s a lot of excitement in meeting new people online, there’s also a darker side to it: romance scams. These scammers know how to play on our emotions, creating fake relationships just to end up asking for money. It can break your heart…and wallet.

Fake Goods Real Loss

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog, Security, Uncategorized | 0

Avoiding Online Shopping Scams Online shopping is convenient but beware of fake websites and...

Don’t Let the Imposters Win!

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Jun 17, 2025 | Blog, Financial Health, Security | 0

Imposter scams often begin with a phone call, message, or email from someone pretending to be someone you trust.

Think you are too smart to be scammed?

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | May 28, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

Think you are too smart to be scammed? You may be right, but in these fraud-frenzy times, whether...

Don’t Let the Summer Heat Up Your Budget

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | May 28, 2025 | Blog, Community, Finances, Financial Health | 0

Summer can be packed full of fun things that distract you from your financial goals. In the midst...

Forget Phishing, Smishing Scams are on the Rise

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Mar 27, 2025 | Blog, Financial Health, Security | 0

According to Verizon, one of the leading telecommunications companies, smishing (SMS phishing) is an increasingly prevalent form of cyber-attack targeting mobile phone users. Mid Oregon want’s you to know about the dangers of Smishing messages. Smishing is deceptive text messages that aim to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing harmful actions. Verizon has identified several common types of these types of messages that users should be aware of to protect themselves from falling victim to these scams.