☀️ School’s (Almost) Out: Money for Summer Fun

Okay, real talk: the countdown to summer has officially begun. You’re probably dreaming of pool days, popsicles, and finally saying “peace out” to early alarms. But summer’s also the perfect time to start stacking some serious kid cash — and we’re here to help. Whether you’re a future CEO (of your own lemonade stand) or […]

Subscription Scams

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 […]

Financial Education Month

🌟 April is Financial Education Month — Free Virtual Webinars for All! At TruEnergy Federal Credit Union, we believe that financial empowerment begins with access to knowledge. That’s why we’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity offered by the Maryland Department of Labor—a series of free, virtual financial education webinars throughout the month of April! […]

Account Takeover Fraud

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 […]

Is Brad Pitt in Love With Me?

“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 […]