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How to Spot a Phishing Scam and What to Do If You’ve Been Targeted
Phishing scams are deceptive attempts by fraudsters to obtain your sensitive information by posing as trustworthy entities. These scams often come through unsolicited emails or text messages that appear to be from reputable organizations, such as Amazon or Walmart, requesting you to verify personal details like your Social Security number, credit card information, or passwords.…
Read MoreHow to Spot and Avoid Tax Preparation Scams
Tax season can be a busy time, but it’s important to stay aware of potential scams. Some fraudulent tax preparers might overcharge, misuse your information, or make mistakes on your return. By knowing how to recognize and avoid these scams, you can ensure your tax season goes smoothly and securely. Common Tax Preparation Scams Ghost…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Tax Season
In the U.S., filing an annual tax return and paying income tax by April 15 each year is required. Collecting documents well ahead of time and storing them in a secure place is a good idea. Here is a list of what is needed to help prepare for tax season. Tax Documents January is when…
Read More5 Financial Cleanup Strategies To Help You Get Organized This Fall!
Photo by cPort Member Joseph H It’s Fall cleanup time! We’re not talking about raking up the leaves in your yard or putting the gardens to rest. This time of the year is ideal for a declutter of your finances to get your money to start working for you. Here are five simple ways you…
Read MoreWays to Enjoy Spring in Maine Without Emptying Your Wallet
With winter officially coming to an end it means the days are getting longer, and warmer weather is creeping through! Staying active this Spring does not have to mean breaking the bank. Most people travel for miles to find locations with a range of outdoor activities, but Mainers are lucky because we can save money…
Read MoreSome Helpful Tips for Tax Season
The IRS has extended the tax deadline for individuals from April 15 to May 17, but that does not mean you should procrastinate when it comes to gathering necessary documents for filing your taxes. Here are a few key pointers to remember when it comes to being prepared and organized with your tax documents. The…
Read MoreStart the New Year by Implementing Effective Money Habits
We know, you hear it at the start of every year. Practice good money habits to help build a successful future, but, its true! If you start the year off with a plan for your finances, you are more likely to see positive end results. 1.Create a budgetDeveloping a budget for the year or on…
Read MoreAvoid Holiday Shopping Scams This Year
Every year around the holidays we like to provide our members with some help to avoid online shopping scams. This year is no different, especially with the uptick in COVID-related fraud. As is with every year, scammers are becoming even more advanced in their techniques to try and fool you into divulging personal information. Since…
Read MoreFraud Facts – Check Scams
We know since the start of the pandemic scammers have been targeting people daily and their tactics continue to get more and more sophisticated. Right now, we’re noticing check scams are on the rise. Check scams can be used in a variety of ways, we wanted to share a few examples from the Federal Trade…
Read MoreWays We Can Service Your Financial Needs
As you know, for the past few months all of our at-branch banking activity has been conducted at our drive-thrus only, as we keep member and employee safety as our top priority. We want to remind you that even though most of our branches are not open to members, we can still help you open…
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