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Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

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

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.

Boo! October is Financial Planning Month

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

FBI Warning: Your Browser Extensions May be Stealing from You

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.

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.

Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

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

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.

Boo! October is Financial Planning Month

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.

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?

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

Families are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), about 70% of families have already started, up from 55% last year. Starting early can help avoid last-minute chaos, and gives you time for shopping...
Picnic in the Park’s 15 Year Anniversary

Picnic in the Park’s 15 Year Anniversary

Every year one of the highlights of the Central Oregon summer is the Picnic in the Park Summer Concert Series, and this year promises to be no different. On Wednesday, July 17, the Picnic in the Park’s 15 Year Anniversary opening celebration kicks off at Pioneer Park...

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Great Drake Park Duck Race—Ducks on Sale Now!

Great Drake Park Duck Race—Ducks on Sale Now!

The 30th Annual Great Drake Park Duck Race is happening on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Be sure and buy a duck (or many) today to have your chance at winning one of 17 prizes — including a $20,000 Grand Prize voucher for a vehicle from Robberson Ford! Where to Buy Your...

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Mid Oregon Madras Branch Turns 10!

Mid Oregon Madras Branch Turns 10!

In June of 2009, during the depths of the recession, Mid Oregon Credit Union opened our fifth branch in Madras. This month, we are celebrating ten years of partnership and growth with the people and organizations in Jefferson County. Our Mid Oregon Madras Branch turns...

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