Security Archives

“Wait, Did I Take a Toll Road?” What to Do When You Get the Text.

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Dec 30, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

Have you taken a toll road recently? Well, even if you haven’t, this story is for you. There is a text message going around that anyone who drives on highways or freeways should be on the lookout for and it’s just annoying enough to drive anyone mad. As you can guess, it involves driving (or perhaps not driving) toll roads and the supposed accompanying fees related to them, as well as fake websites, the attempted collection of information, and other phishing flags.

Don’t Get Grinched! Top Holiday Scams You Need to Know.

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Dec 17, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

Safely past Thanksgiving, they’re out there waiting. Right now, the scammers are looking to ruin this holiday season of gifting for their own benefit. Here are some common holiday scams and tips on how to thwart them.

Is Your Phone Safe for the Gate?

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

Before your next flight, take this crucial step to safeguard your finances.

Is Ghost Tapping Haunting You?

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Nov 24, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

A new scam is quietly tapping into your convenience and turning it against you. The Better...

Pyramids and Promises. Don’t Get Burned by Fake Investments

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Nov 19, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

The Allure of Easy Riches: Unmasking High Return Investment Scams In the pursuit of financial...

Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Oct 21, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

The 60+ year old community is under attack, and the complaints are on the rise. $3.5 Billion and growing.

Tips for Safe QR Code Scanning

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Oct 10, 2025 | Blog, Security | 0

In our fast-paced digital world, QR (quick response) codes have gained immense popularity. These codes are now found everywhere, from TV screens to product packaging and websites. However, while we appreciate their convenience, cybercriminals are also taking advantage of them for malicious purposes.

FBI Warning: Your Browser Extensions May be Stealing from You

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Sep 18, 2025 | Financial Health, Security | 0

When the FBI releases an urgent warning to three million Chrome users, it’s time to pay attention. The alert warns malicious file conversion software, and their fake URLs, are hijacking personal information. It’s also at a time when malicious browser extensions and the hackers behind them are threatening Google Chrome users everywhere.

Hi Mom, I Lost My Phone: The text scam that could empty your bank account.

by Mid Oregon Credit Union | Sep 9, 2025 | Financial Health, Security | 0

A text shows up on your phone from a child. It say’s they’ve lost their phone (or some other emergency) and you have to text them back at a strange number. This is the beginning of a serious scam that many have fallen for.

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.

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.