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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.

The Future of Mid Oregon: A New Chapter for Growth

Your Voice, Our Future! An important vote for Mid Oregon’s Next Chapter.

Pay it Forward: Families & Communities Together

Pay it Forward: Families & Communities Together

Tiffany Zeiler, Mid Oregon's La Pine Lending Center Financial Services Representative, was there when Dee Ann Lewis became the latest Pay It Forward recipient for her work with FACT (Families and Communities Together) and the Giggles Learning Center.  Tiffany is a...

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Pay it Forward: Ken’s Bikes

Pay it Forward: Ken’s Bikes

Don Senecal has worked with Ken Cardwell at Redmond's Jericho Road free meal program for a while, and has seen firsthand how Cardwell's effort of repairing, rebuilding and donating bikes to the community has made a difference.  Last year, 150 of those bikes were...

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