Protect yourself by staying informed about the latest scams and fraud.
“Home Title Theft” or “Deed Fraud” has received a lot of attention lately and sounds as scary as it actually is. Let’s take a look at what defines Home Title Theft and just how prevalent it really is.
SESLOC members have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the credit union and using our phone number in the caller ID. These calls are fake – please do not give a caller any information, hang up immediately.
SESLOC members have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the credit union and using our phone number in the caller ID. These calls are fake – please do not give a caller any information, hang up immediately.
SESLOC members have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the credit union and using our phone number in the caller ID. These calls are fake – please do not give a caller any information, hang up immediately.
SESLOC members have reported receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the State of California Franchise Tax Board. These messages are fake. Please do not reply and do not click any links.
January 15, 2025 – SESLOC members have reported receiving fraudulent calls, emails and text messages asking them to verify if they authorized a transfer to an external account. The dollar amounts have ranged from $2,000 – $2,500. In some cases, the scammers spoofed the SESLOC phone number in order to appear more legitimate.
Spotted must-have products at shockingly low prices? It could be a scam! While that e-bike or designer handbag may look tempting, fake sites and ads often steal logos and photos from legitimate businesses to trick shoppers. To keep your holiday shopping safe and stress-free, check out these tips from the Federal Trade Commission on how to spot deceptive offers.
Member Advisory
Member Advisory
Get a head start on tax season this year by protecting yourself and your loved ones from these financially disastrous scams.
Beginning February 6, 2026, all SESLOC ATMs will now offer $5 bills alongside $20 bills for withdrawal, with some offering $100 bills.
Effective January 16, 2026, the Cash Advance Fee, of 1.00% on the amount of the cash advance, for SESLOC’s consumer Visa credit cards – Visa Signature® Rewards, Visa® and Visa® Share Secured credit cards – is eliminated.
Get ahead of your finances in 2026 with our new Debt-to-Income credit monitoring tool, part of your Online Banking experience.
Just in time for 2026, even more Local Rewards businesses have teamed up with SESLOC, earning you more points for your everyday shopping.
From all of us at SESLOC, we hope your holiday season was enjoyable and that you are looking forward to a prosperous 2026.