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If you read the headline “eat this superfood and drop 25lbs in one month!” would you click on it? Don’t feel bad, we’ve all fallen for clickbait before. Intrigued by the headline, you would most likely click on the link and read the article only to discover it’s a load of you-know-what. These catchy headlines are
Protect yourself this holiday season! Scammers continue to get bolder and more creative with ways to try and take advantage of consumers – especially during the holiday season! Recently, there has been a lot of “Gift Card Scams” that have been reported! Gift card scams begin by victims being pressured into buying gift cards for
Overwhelmed with credit card debt? Dealing with high-interest credit card balances can be stressful, which is why Unison Credit Union wants to step in to alleviate your overwhelming stack of credit card bills. Save money by transferring your card balances and receive a 5.99% Promotional APR* for 18 months on balance transfers and purchases through December 31st. There is no fee to
Gift cards are for gifts, not for payments. As soon as someone tells you to pay them with a gift card, that’s a scam. Gift cards are popular with scammers because they’re easy for people to find and buy. They also have fewer protections for buyers compared to some other payment options. They’re more like cash: once you
Fraudulent Text Message Activity Some of our members have reported receiving text messages about unusual debit card activity, which prompts them to call a scam phone number. Please DO NOT engage with these texts, and if you have questions or concerns about this, call 920.766.6000 or visit a branch to speak with one of our
Now is the time to start thinking about student loan payments It’s time to start thinking about the end of the year. No, not the exciting things like Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa. We’re talking about student loan payments. In January, millions of Americans will have to resume paying their federal student loans. If you’re one
Vishing Scams…Know How to Protect Yourself Fraudsters have developed a new way to try and deceive us with a phone-based phishing scam by spoofing phone numbers and making the calls appear to originate from the credit union to try and steal your information. The safety and protection of our members is a top priority, and
How to identify the good and tackle the bad Not all of the balances you carry will drag down your financial future. Despite the bad rap debt often gets – and it’s mostly deserved — there are certain types that shouldn’t keep you up at night. Before you take on more debt, though, it’s important
Savings Bond Redemption Due to a national increase in the number of scams involving the redemption of savings bonds, we have decided to no longer offer savings bond redemption services in our offices effective August 1, 2022. Savings bonds can however be redeemed directly from the U.S. Treasury. Detailed instructions on the redemption process can
Whether you are a seasoned car buyer or new to the process, it can be an overwhelming experience. In this state of the market, manufacturing has slowed down on their production rates and it has been more difficult than ever to find your dream ride, or even finding one that hasn’t sky-rocketed in price. Across
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