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Ten Tips for Securing Your Accounts

Ever had that spine-tingling feeling like someone’s lurking around your accounts, peeking over your digital shoulder? You’re not alone. Here are ten tips to help secure your accounts and give you peace of mind.

Fraud Tips: How to React to that “Urgent” Call, Text or Email

That heart-pounding moment when you see an email labeled “Urgent Action Required!” or receive a call needing immediate financial info can be unsettling. Scammers use urgency to manipulate you, aiming to bypass your judgment.

Forget Phishing, Smishing Scams are on the Rise

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.

Stop Dreading Your Finances: Simple Steps to Financial Peace This April

April is Financial Literacy Month, making it an ideal time to overcome financial anxiety and adopt a more positive outlook on our finances. Let’s be honest—money can be daunting. We pay bills and receive paychecks, but we rarely take the time to explore the bigger...

How Mid Oregon’s Growth Benefits You: A Message from Kevin Cole, President and CEO

You may have noticed that “growth” is a frequent word heard around Mid Oregon. Growth is one of our key objectives—showing up in everything from expanding our products and services to developing our team’s skills to providing you with an award-winning member...
Free Document Shredding on April 20th!

Free Document Shredding on April 20th!

Safely Dispose of Old Tax Records Mid Oregon Credit Union and Secure Shred, a division of Bend Garbage & Recycling, have teamed up to help Central Oregonians stay protected from fraud and identity theft. We are offering safe disposal of sensitive documents to our...

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Will You “Adopt-A-Bear” for Healthy Beginnings?

Will You “Adopt-A-Bear” for Healthy Beginnings?

Mid Oregon Fundraiser Helps Local Kids Receive Free Health Screenings Mid Oregon Credit Union encourages the community to stop by a branch and “Adopt-A-Bear” from April 1 through April 19 in support of Healthy Beginnings. As a result, you will help ensure that every...

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Devise a Down-Payment Plan

Devise a Down-Payment Plan

Questions About Buying a Home If you're thinking about buying a house in the next year or two, you may wonder what you're getting into. Among those questions might be: How big a down payment do I need? Where will I get the money? Here are a few ideas about how to...

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