Subscription Scams: How Hidden Charges Are Draining Bank Accounts In 2024, subscription scams are on the rise, preying on unsuspecting individuals with hidden fees and unauthorized charges. Common tactics include: Free Trial Traps: Scammers advertise “free trials” for products or services, but fine print enrolls you in expensive recurring payments. Fake Subscription Cancellations: Victims receive […]
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Protect Your Debit Card: Essential Tips to Keep Your Money Safe Your debit card offers quick and easy access to your money, but it can also be a prime target for fraud. At TruEnergy FCU, we want to help you safeguard your finances and avoid becoming a victim of scams. Follow these essential tips to […]
Beware of Account Takeover Fraud: How Scammers Are Draining Accounts Account takeover fraud is on the rise, and financial institutions are seeing an uptick in these sophisticated scams. This type of fraud happens when a scammer gains access to your account and makes unauthorized transactions. How do they do it? Typically, through phishing scams. Fraudulent […]
“Too Good to Be True?” Protect Yourself from Celebrity Scams in the AI Era Are you following a celebrity on social media and suddenly…they send you a friend request from another account? In the age of advanced AI, romance scams involving celebrities are becoming more convincing and harder to spot. Fraudsters now use hyper-realistic AI-generated […]
Join Us! Be part of our annual gathering to celebrate successes, review TruEnergy FCU’s financial health, and hear inspiring updates from our CEO, Board Chair, and Directors. This is your chance to shape our future as a valued member-owner! Annual Meeting Thursday, March 11th, 2025 at 4:30 PM Board Members up for re-election: • Cassandra […]
Feeling the Pinch After Holiday Spending? The holiday season may have come and gone, but if you’re starting to feel the strain the came with the holidays, you’re not alone. The joy of gift-giving, travel, and festive meals often leaves us with a financial hangover that can take months to recover from. Create a Budget […]
As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to set financial goals. Here are some tips to make 2025 your most financially successful year yet: Set Specific Goals: Whether it’s saving for a vacation, building an emergency fund, or paying off debt, write down exactly what you want to achieve. Automate Your Savings: Take […]
It’s the season of giving. Unfortunately, it’s also the time that scammers take advantage of strangers’ kindness; leading to lost money, stolen identities, and more. Keep an eye out for these all-too-common scams that pop up around the holidays. Package Scams Watch out for emails or text claiming to be from USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon, […]
Shopping for your next car doesn’t have to be stressful! With TrueCar, we’re making car buying easier, more transparent, and more affordable for our members. Here’s how it works: Shop With Confidence: TrueCar lets you compare prices and see what others paid for the same vehicle. This ensures you’re getting a fair deal. Exclusive Member […]
It can be disheartening to see your credit score drop after a financial setback. Whether you missed mortgage payments, made the hard choice to file for bankruptcy or faced something else entirely, these kinds of disruptions can result in a hit to your credit. But with a plan, adhering to healthy financial habits and a […]