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Is Ghost Tapping Haunting You?

A new scam is quietly tapping into your convenience and turning it against you. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about a trick called “ghost tapping,” which exploits the tap-to-pay feature on cards and mobile wallets. Fraudsters use the cards near...

Year-End Power Plan: Financial Tips to Launch You into 2026

As the year draws to a close, take this moment to celebrate how far you’ve come. Every step—big or small—has shaped your journey through 2025. Did you achieve the financial goals you set? Have you grown in ways that make you proud, personally and professionally?...

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

The Allure of Easy Riches: Unmasking High Return Investment Scams In the pursuit of financial growth, the promise of high returns with minimal risk can be incredibly enticing. Unfortunately, this enticing prospect is often a siren song leading to financial ruin, as...

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.

Mid Oregon’s Day of Community Service

Mid Oregon’s Day of Community Service

Columbus Day Holiday Provides Opportunity to Support Local Nonprofits. Traditionally, Columbus Day falls within the list of “banking holidays” observed by financial institutions—it represents a day off for employees, but not much more. For our 125-plus employees at...

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Largest Supplies 4 Schools Donation Ever in 2019!

Largest Supplies 4 Schools Donation Ever in 2019!

In 2018 Mid Oregon received a donation of 140 backpacks from one member for our Supplies 4 Schools Drive. In 2019, this member topped her previous effort with 192 backpacks, intended for schools all around Central Oregon.

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