Money Matters
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Can an employee of the Credit Union fall for a scam? In short, yes. In this blog, I’ll share how I almost fell for a government impersonation scam and provide tips to help keep you safe. Read more.
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Congratulations! You’ve completed your tax return and submitted it to the IRS on time. All you have to do now is sit back and wait for that sweet return if you’re owed one. You’re not the only one excited about tax refunds. Scammers love them, too. And with the IRS making the news, scammers are using this as an opportunity to deceive people.
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Cybercrime is an ongoing challenge that continues to grow. From 2019 to 2023, cybercrime nearly doubled to more than 880,000.* In 2023, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to scams, a 14% increase over 2022.** To help protect you and your money, here are four signs that someone is trying to scam you.
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How many credit cards do you have in your wallet? As of the end of Q3 2024, there were about 600 million credit card accounts in the U.S.* Read more.
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The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar two times a month to complete a predetermined financial task. This modest but consistent effort can help you sustain financial health and build wealth in bite-sized chunks. Read more.
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“Hello, we’ve noted a problem with your account ending in 4321. Can you please give me your Social Security Number so I can verify your identity?” Talk about service, you may think. Your financial institution is calling you to report suspicious activity related to your account. Here’s the problem: There’s been no suspicious activity. The person is not calling from your financial institution. It’s a scam.
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Anyone at any time can be a victim of fraud. Unfortunately, there’s one group that scammers and fraudsters continue to target: Individuals 60 years old and older. Read more.
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