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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.

Boo! October is Financial Planning Month

Checking in with your finances doesn’t have to be scary and Mid Oregon has the resources to help you.

FBI Warning: Your Browser Extensions May be Stealing from You

When the FBI releases an urgent warning to three million Chrome users, it’s time to pay attention. The alert warns malicious file conversion software, and their fake URLs, are hijacking personal information. It’s also at a time when malicious browser extensions and the hackers behind them are threatening Google Chrome users everywhere.

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.

Final 2018 Free Family Saturday at the High Desert Museum

Final 2018 Free Family Saturday at the High Desert Museum

Don't Miss Out! Did you miss the January Free Family Day? Want to spend a day for free at the High Desert Museum? Don't miss the final 2018 Free Family Saturday at the High Desert Museum on Highway 97 just south of Bend. On Saturday, February 24th, the museum, a...

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Six Strategies to Make College More Affordable

Six Strategies to Make College More Affordable

College Costs for Average American Family: $23,757 With the price of college still on an upward trajectory, families are looking for ways to make higher education affordable. According to “How America Pays for College,” a report by Sallie Mae, the average American...

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