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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.

The Future of Mid Oregon: A New Chapter for Growth

Your Voice, Our Future! An important vote for Mid Oregon’s Next Chapter.

Are You Fraud Savvy? Take the quiz!

Question 1: You receive an email from a major online retailer announcing a fantastic, limited-time sale. The email asks you to click a link to access the deals. What's the first thing you should do? Click the link immediately, so you don't miss out on the sale. Reply...

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.

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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