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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.

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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