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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.

Know Your Priorities to Make Holidays Special

Know Your Priorities to Make Holidays Special

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the solstice, the holiday season can be stressful—with financial stress often playing a large role. To cut through the noise, you have to know your priorities to make the holidays special. What Is Most Important...

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Pay it Forward: Affordable Auto Repair

This month's Pay it Forward recipient, Pixie Gullickson, brought $500 to Affordable Auto Repair, thanks to Mid Oregon Credit Union and Co Energy Propane.  Skip Black, the owner of the Redmond business  will reinvest the $500 back into a program he has developed to...

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Pay it Forward: Camp Courage

July's Pay it Forward winner, Eileen Grover, received $500 for Camp Courage, a program that gives youth an opportunity to grieve in a safe, welcoming environment.  Vivian O'Conner, a volunteer at Camp Courage who nominated Eileen, delivered the $500, courtesy of Mid...

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