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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.

Share with Friends: Free Family Saturday!

Share with Friends: Free Family Saturday!

Free Family Saturdays at the High Desert Museum Want to spend a day for free at the High Desert Museum? The dates have been set for the two Mid Oregon-sponsored free days at the museum on Highway 97 just south of Bend. The first date is Saturday, January 27th, and the...

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Six Local Organizations You Can Help

Six Local Organizations You Can Help

Mid Oregon Holiday Dough Fund Helping Six Local Organizations You can make a real difference in our Central Oregon communities by supporting local charities with Mid Oregon Credit Union's Holiday Dough Fund. Financial contributions will help provide food, clothing and...

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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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