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You don't have to pay for help with your student loans. There's nothing a company can do for you that you cannot do yourself for free: federal borrowers can start with StudentAid.gov/repay and private borrowers can start with their loan servicer. Some companies claim to resolve repayment issues by saying they can help you pay them down quicker, cheaper or get them forgiven altogether. Be Learn More about Crack Down on Student Loan Scams

While identity theft can happen to anyone, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk. Identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number or other personal information to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund. Prevention Tips: Read your credit card and bank statements carefully and often Know your payment due dates so if a bill doesn't show up Learn More about Identity Theft Can Happen to Anyone

STOP.THINK.CONNECT. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a STOP.THINK.CONNECT. Campaign partner and the nation's consumer protection agency, helps consumers stay one step ahead of the latest scams and frauds by providing scam alerts. You can browse the FTC scam alerts bytopic or by date, or you can sign up to have them delivered to your email inbox. Protect yourself from holiday scams by Learn More about Federal Trade Commission Scam Alerts

Tis the Season for merry making, gift giving, and lots of shopping! Keep in mind, while our guard is down and our wallets are open, it is also the prime season for phishers, skimmers, thieves, and their naughty antics. While your Co-op Credit Union Debit Card is a handy tool that allows you to quickly and conveniently obtain cash from an ATM, make a PIN-based transaction at no charge, or get Learn More about 6 Ways to Keep Your Debit Card Safe this Season

Payday Loans...they go by many names - quick cash loans, cash advance loans, deferred deposit loans, check advance loans, post-dated check loans. Call them what you will, but avoid them at all costs! These loans are often advertised on TV and online as a quick fix for your financial troubles and promise to help in the short-term, but will only cause you major stress when it comes to long-term Learn More about Beware of Payday Loans and Loan Sharks

Arby's experienced a data breach which spanned from October 25th, 2016 to January 19th, 2017.   A number of our members who used their debit cards at Arby's during this time frame have began to experience fraud.  We have ordered new cards for all compromised cards due to this data breach.   If your debit card was compromised you will be receiving a letter within the next few days and a new debit Learn More about Arby's Data Breach