Facebook recently announced the largest breach in the history of the company. The breach effected approximately 50 million users, allowing hackers to take over their accounts. If you use facebook, what should you do next? Read more about what you should do at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/10/facebook-breach-what-do-next?utm_source=govdelivery Learn More about Facebook breach, what to do next
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CU Forward Day: Monday, Oct. 8, 2018
Shred Day at Co-op Credit Union for CU Forward Day, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 Monday, October 8, 2018 is set for CU Forward Day. Co-op Credit Union is hosting a Shred Day at each branch location and will be collecting donations for the food shelf. We are asking members to donate a non-perishable food item or monetary donation for the Food Shelf when they bring their items to the Shred truck. Your Learn More about CU Forward Day: Monday, Oct. 8, 2018
Free credit freezes are here
Free credit freezes are here Starting September 21, 2018, free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here. Read the full article and what you need to know at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/09/free-credit-freezes-are-here?utm_source=govdelivery. Learn More about Free credit freezes are here
Co-op Credit Union breaks ground on new location in Willmar
Co-op Credit Union Official Press Release 09/17/2018 Co-op Credit Union breaks ground on new location in Willmar Co-op Credit Union held their groundbreaking ceremony on September 17th for their new branch office in Willmar. The new branch will be located at the corner of 5th St SE and 19th Avenue across from Qdoba and Aldi’s grocery store. The 4,500 square foot building will take Learn More about Co-op Credit Union breaks ground on new location in Willmar
Co-op Credit Union Celebrates Youth Month in April!
April was Credit Union Youth Month. This year the theme was “The Science of Saving”. To celebrate this month for our youth, we encouraged youth age 17 and under to make deposits into their savings account and have a chance to win a Kindle Fire! Every deposit, Transfer, or direct deposit was automatically entered in the drawing. For our Cub Account members who are age 10 and under, we sent out Learn More about Co-op Credit Union Celebrates Youth Month in April!
IRS Scams
Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone, or email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll and tax professionals. The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by calling, email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. Recognize the telltale signs of a Learn More about IRS Scams
CU Forward Day – October 9, 2017
Columbus Day 2017 We will be celebrating CU Forward day with Minnesota credit unions across the state. The Montevideo Branch will host a flu vaccination clinic from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. to help members prepare for the flu season. Please remember to bring your insurance card! All branch locations will be sharing "Fight the Flu with CCU" gift bags. Stop at one of our branches Monday, Learn More about CU Forward Day - October 9, 2017
Wise giving in the wake of Hurricane Harvey
It’s heartbreaking to see people lose their lives, homes, and businesses to the ongoing flooding in Texas. But it’s despicable when scammers exploit such tragedies to appeal to your sense of generosity. Learn More Learn More about Wise giving in the wake of Hurricane Harvey
Grandpa Spots Scammers
by Seena Gressin, Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC One of my favorite parts about working at the Federal Trade Commission is hearing stories of folks avoiding a scam. A recent story involves Lou, who picked up the phone and spotted the scam almost as soon as he heard the young man call him “Grandpa.” The caller said he’d been arrested for drunk driving, needed Learn More about Grandpa Spots Scammers
Co-op Credit Union Welcomes The Berenstain Bears®
Co-op Credit Union has launched The Berenstain Bears® Financial Literacy Program, a financial education program designed by the Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy (CUNFL). This program was developed in response to the growing need for financial education for young children and is geared toward children ages 10 and under. Age-appropriate activities promote financial literacy and provide Learn More about Co-op Credit Union Welcomes The Berenstain Bears®
