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They Love Your Money, Not You. Don’t fall for Romance Scams.

Have you ever thought about the risks of online dating? It’s crazy how we’re all so connected these days. While there’s a lot of excitement in meeting new people online, there’s also a darker side to it: romance scams. These scammers know how to play on our emotions, creating fake relationships just to end up asking for money. It can break your heart…and wallet.

Fake Goods Real Loss

Avoiding Online Shopping Scams Online shopping is convenient but beware of fake websites and deceptive marketplace listings. These scams aim to steal your money or data. Stay safe by recognizing the warning signs. Red Flags to Watch For: Unbelievable Deals: If it's...

Fill Your Cart, Not the Debt Tips to Smarter Grocery Shopping

We know we can’t be the only ones picking our jaws up off the floor after looking at our grocery bills lately. We all have to eat, yet it’s harder than ever to keep our fridges—and our bank accounts—full. What’s a grocery shopper to do? Like many of us, saving on...

Don’t Let the Imposters Win!

Imposter scams often begin with a phone call, message, or email from someone pretending to be someone you trust.

Think you are too smart to be scammed?

Think you are too smart to be scammed? You may be right, but in these fraud-frenzy times, whether it's you or a friend or family member—anyone can fall for a scam. Emails That "urgent" emails and texts about your account? Emails saying your account's locked can be...
What Does “Local” Really Mean?

What Does “Local” Really Mean?

What Does "Local" Really Mean? You’ve heard the message a lot in the media lately: Financial institutions in our area claiming to be “local.” Sure, for many consumers who are new to Central Oregon from another region or state, a financial institution that’s...

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Call for Funds for CA Fires

Call for Funds for CA Fires

  Central Oregon has been hard hit by wildfires the last couple of months. But we haven't faced the kind of devastation seen from hurricanes on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. More recently, and closer to home, Northern California has experienced horrendous losses...

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9 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

9 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

School starts in some Central Oregon school districts very soon. During August, Mid Oregon Credit Union hosts a supply drive called "Supplies 4 Schools", in all 7 of our branches. Supplies are distributed through FAN in Deschutes and Crook Counties, and to the schools...

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