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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...
Horses of Every Color!

Horses of Every Color!

Have you ever seen an orange horse? How about a pink one? Green? If you haven't, then you haven't been to the Crooked River Roundup Stick Horse Races or watched the kids paint and decorate their horses the day before at Western Daze in Prineville. There you will find...

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Elk Meadow Awarded “One Class at a Time”

Elk Meadow Awarded “One Class at a Time”

KTVZ's Bob Shaw and Mid Oregon's Kyle Frick visited Elk Meadow this week to give out this month's "One Class at a Time" award.  Teacher Peggy Frede was awarded $500 for her music program as her students looked on during a class period.  Nominated by an Elk Meadow...

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One Class at a Time at RPA

One Class at a Time at RPA

Redmond Proficiency Academy- One Class at a Time Bob Shaw of KTVZ went to Redmond Proficiency Academy (RPA) this week to present Science Teacher Amy Herauf with a "One Class at a Time" award of $500. Nominated by fellow teacher Judd Wagner, Herauf and her student...

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