Part One of Two Information for this story comes from our friends at Balance Because of their omnipresence in our society, you’ve probably read about financial scams over the years. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that criminals put a lot of effort into developing fresh ways to defraud victims. New devious tricks pop… Read full post »
Skip-a-Payment
The PCFCU Skip Most PCFCU loans qualify for our skip program; your loan needs to be current. We allow skips on qualifying loan payments. Complete a Skip Application for each PCFCU loan you want to skip. We’ll let you know if the skip is available for that loan (have you already skipped on this loan… Read full post »
Teaching Kids And Teens Smart Money Habits
Think back to how you formed your financial habits. Did you learn everything you needed in school? From your parents? If you could go back and talk to your younger self, what financial pitfalls would you tell yourself to avoid? If you have children of your own, you may be wondering how and when… Read full post »
Spanish Webinar – Becoming a Homeowner
Pacific Cascade has partnered with Balance to help answer your financial questions. Check out Balance and see how we can help you become a more financially fit You! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we offer a Spanish Webinar. See details below. Becoming a Homeowner is the last of our four-part FREE Spanish language webinar series… Read full post »
Fraudsters Spoofing PCFCU
WARNING! We are hearing a growing number of FRAUD reports. Fraudsters can Spoof our phone number, making Pacific Cascade FCU show up in your caller ID, when in fact it is not us calling. If you receive an unexpected call from us asking for you to set up a Zelle account, this is not us. Hang… Read full post »
Yet Another Scam – This One A Grandparent Scam Where They Come to Your Front Door
In a new twist on an old scam, older adults all across the United States have been duped into handing over cash at their front door, thinking they’re helping a loved one who is in danger. It happened to a resident of Lake Oswego in October 2020, and the Oregon Department of Justice has reason… Read full post »
Fraud Alerts
Federal Trade Commission Reports Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to Small Businesses and to Grandparents and more. The Federal Bureau of Consumer Protection has recently issued two alerts: Small Business Alert — If you own a small business or work for one, you’ve seen the headlines about financial relief that may be available to some… Read full post »
Don’t Be Fooled by this Apple ID Locked e-mail
Interestingly enough this email sent to Apple phone users stating the Apple ID is locked and needs to be unlocked by clicking on a link and giving information … is kind of silly. If the Apple ID is locked, how are we able to use an apple devise to click on a link? This (below)… Read full post »
Is it Real? OR an IRS Phishing Call?
Calls From the IRS: Do They Happen? Shared from a Tax Act blog By Valerie Rind “Hello, Mr. Brown? This is Maria Santos from the IRS,” barked the authoritative voice on the phone. “It’s important that I speak with you about your 2018 income tax return right now. I need some personal information from you.”… Read full post »
New scams to keep your eyes and ears open for — Don’t Be Fooled!
It seems that scammers never take a holiday. And they are getting pretty good at their trade; here (below) is a link to some new, very sophisticated scams that are fooling even the unfoolable. (if there were such a person). As always, PCFCU is here to help. If you are ever in doubt, give us… Read full post »