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Don’t Be a Victim of Smishing!

Recently members of Village Community Credit Union have been contacted by scam artists in “smishing” attacks. In a smishing attack, members will receive a text message directing them to call a number regarding their credit union Debit or ATM card. Once members call, they are told there may be a possible fraud on the account and are asked to provide their card number and other personal information.

Remember, Village Community Credit Union will never contact you through a text message requesting information about your accounts. We already have it!

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OnGuardOnline.gov

OnGuardOnline.gov is a website that is sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, IRS and many others. You will find practical tips to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information. Click below to go to site.

Stop. Think. Click

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Right at Home – What you need to know to keep your home in tough economic times.

Worried about being able to make your mortgage payment now or in the future? Get the answers and resources you need to solve your mortgage problems with the “Right at Home” video and website. Right at Home is an educational video and resourceful website to help challenged homeowners avoid foreclosure. Experts in the field of housing counseling, mortgages, and money management have joined together to provide the information and resources you need to successfully manage your mortgage and your money. You will be able to develop a plan of action so that you can find the right mortgage for your budget, refinance if needed, and negotiate with your lender – all while protecting your credit rating and avoiding fraud. The video also features real homeowners who share their experiences to find long-term solutions and avoid foreclosure. Additional resources on the website include a downloadable workbook and referrals to local non-profit housing counselors.

Right at Home is brought to you by America’s Credit Unions with funding from an Innovation grant from the National Credit Union Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Credit Union League, Michigan Association of United Ways and Michigan State University Extension.

You can access the video and website by clicking on the “Right at Home” logo, or go to www.RightAtHomeAnswers.org

Don’t forget to come into the loan department at Village Community Credit Union to have us review your current mortgage to see if we can help you get into a more comfortable payment.

Youth Newsletters

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Kids, have fun and
learn how to save money!

Teens, what's your
financial goal?

Young adults, it's your

life...are you ready?

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