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They Love Your Money, Not You

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

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 | July 7, 2025 | Blog, Security, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Avoiding Online Shopping Scams Online shopping is convenient but beware of fake websites and deceptive marketplace listings. These scams aim to steal your money or data. Stay safe by recognizing the warning signs. Red Flags to Watch For: Unbelievable Deals: If it's...

Fill Your Cart, Not the Debt Tips to Smarter Grocery Shopping

by Kimberly Krueger | June 25, 2025 | Budget, Finances, Financial Health | 0 Comments

We know we can’t be the only ones picking our jaws up off the floor after looking at our grocery bills lately. We all have to eat, yet it’s harder than ever to keep our fridges—and our bank accounts—full. What’s a grocery shopper to do? Like many of us, saving on...

Don’t Let the Imposters Win!

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

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 Comments

Think you are too smart to be scammed? You may be right, but in these fraud-frenzy times, whether it's you or a friend or family member—anyone can fall for a scam. Emails That "urgent" emails and texts about your account? Emails saying your account's locked can be...

They Love Your Money, Not You

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

Fake Goods Real Loss

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

Don’t Let the Imposters Win!

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

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 Comments

Don’t Let the Summer Heat Up Your Budget

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

Summer can be packed full of fun things that distract you from your financial goals. In the midst of all that fun, it can be easy to lose sight of you budget. The temptation to spend a little extra here, or there, is common—but that temptation can lead to...

Forget Phishing, Smishing Scams are on the Rise

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

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.

Pay it Forward: Camp Courage

Aug 5, 2014

July's Pay it Forward winner, Eileen Grover, received $500 for Camp Courage, a program that gives youth an opportunity to grieve in a safe, welcoming environment. Vivian O'Conner, a volunteer at Camp Courage who nominated Eileen, delivered the $500, courtesy of Mid...

Pay it Forward: Families & Communities Together

Jun 26, 2014

Tiffany Zeiler, Mid Oregon's La Pine Lending Center Financial Services Representative, was there when Dee Ann Lewis became the latest Pay It Forward recipient for her work with FACT (Families and Communities Together) and the Giggles Learning Center. Tiffany is a...

Pay it Forward: Ken’s Bikes

Jun 19, 2014

Don Senecal has worked with Ken Cardwell at Redmond's Jericho Road free meal program for a while, and has seen firsthand how Cardwell's effort of repairing, rebuilding and donating bikes to the community has made a difference. Last year, 150 of those bikes were...