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Broke but Brilliant: Unconventional Ways to Save Money in College

Your college budget may be tight, but fear not; we are here to guide you through the "art" of being broke but "brilliant" when saving money during your college years. Don't store your savings under the mattress, keep adulting with a savings account from your credit union.

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Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is the 20th annual Cyber Security Awareness Month, bringing people together on how to stay safe while operating online. 

Here are four simple steps you can take to ensure you stay safe online at home, work, and school. 

If you receive a call or text claiming to be from Beacon Federal Credit Union, please be cautious.

We will never ask for personal or financial info over the phone.

And ask for...
  • Usernames
  • Passwords
  • One-time security codes
  • Online banking credentials
  • Full debit or credit card numbers (CVV or PIN number)
  • Full social security

 

Imposter Scams in the Age of AI

Imposter Scams in the Age of AI

Scammers use AI voice cloning software to mimic familiar voices. They only need a small sampling of the original voice, which they can lift from online video or in-person recordings. It’s then fed into the software. Scripts are created that direct the voice to say whatever the scammer wants.

Phishing, SMishing & Vishing fishing for data

Phishing, SMishing & Vishing

Phishing is when Internet fraudsters impersonate a business to trick you into giving them your personal information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Legitimate companies don’t ask you to send sensitive information through insecure channels.

Imposter Scams: What Credit Union Members Should Know

Imposter Scams: What Credit Union Members Should Know

An imposter scam is a fraud scheme that uses spoofing techniques to convince the target that they are communicating with a trusted individual or business.

Location Updates

While the spread of COVID-19 has slowed down, our branch lobbies will remain closed until further notice. We understand that many local area businesses are preparing to reopen their doors much earlier to restore business operations. “We’ll open smart, not necessarily fast.”

Debit Card Replacement Temporary Process Change

Need a Debit Card replacement? Learn more about the temporary process to requesting a replacement. 

Shelter-In-Place Notification

Beacon Federal Credit Union is considered an essential business.We understand the complexity of the situation and we are doing everything we can to be part of the solution by making sure we cover your banking needs during the COVID-19 crisis. While you are safe home, we want to share important information on our hours, products and services.

COVID-19 Scam Alert

Fraudsters are leveraging news coverage and fear surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) to scam consumers and businesses.

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