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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.

Supplies 4 Schools-a Way Everyone Can Help!

Supplies 4 Schools-a Way Everyone Can Help!

Supplies 4 Schools Provides a Way for You to Help Many kids in our community show up for school without the basic tools and supplies to be successful in class. To respond to that need, Mid Oregon created Supplies 4 Schools where collected supplies reach students...

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Start Your Financial Journey With a Map!

Start Your Financial Journey With a Map!

A Journey Without a Map To gain control of your finances, it’s important to set specific financial goals. But what does that mean? It means having a plan when you start your financial journey. Here’s an example: If you simply say, “I need to pay off my credit card...

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Adopt-A-Bear Gives Local Kids a Healthy Start

Adopt-A-Bear Gives Local Kids a Healthy Start

Catching Issues Early Helps Children Thrive When a child has an unaddressed health or developmental concern, it can affect many areas of his or her life—especially when it's time to start school. Research shows that nearly 40% of children enter kindergarten with some...

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