A 2021 study by Deloitte found that the average American internet household owns 23 connected devices, an increase from an average of 11 devices in 2019, and that number is increasing each year. When we think of devices, we mostly consider our smartphones, home computers, and tablets.
“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.
Phishing is a technique employed by cybercriminals to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information or installing malware on their devices. This method is executed through various channels such as phone calls, emails, SMS texts, or even social media messages.
Identity theft can happen to anyone, and its effects can range from a small annoyance to financial devastation.
Scanning QR codes have become a regular part of our modern life. They can be found all over the place, including on menus at restaurants, in our favorite TV shows, and attached to advertisements. Scanning a QR code is easy to do and often results in visiting a website...
In the spirit of “People Helping People,” SESLOC marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help you stay aware of cyber threats.
As children become the target of identity theft, how can families protect them from a problem that can follow them? It starts with awareness.
In all situations it’s critical to be aware of and attempt to prevent cybersecurity threats. It sounds daunting, but it really doesn’t have to be.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’re offering tips, webinars, and services to help make the internet safer and more secure.
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.