Identity Theft Protection Archives

Your Guide to Creating Healthy Password Habits

by Team SESLOC | Jul 23, 2024

In today’s digital age, safeguarding your personal and financial information is more crucial than ever. As your trusted financial advisor, SESLOC is committed to providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to help protect your accounts. One of the most effective ways to enhance the security of your accounts – financial and non-financial – is to follow and maintain healthy password habits. Below are a few tips that can help you secure your accounts and help protect your personal information.

Beware of Smishing Attacks: Protect Your Information

by Sofia Shamroukh, Cal Poly Student | Jul 11, 2024

There’s a new phishing scam targeting iPhone users that aims to steal Apple ID information. These scams, known as “smishing”, are increasingly being sent via text messages, tricking users into revealing sensitive information.

SESLOC’s 10 Steps to Protect Members with Cybersecurity

by Team SESLOC | Jul 8, 2024

You may hear of cyberattacks throughout the news and think it may never happen to you but cyberattacks can happen to anyone and any business. Knowing the severity a cyberattack can create for members, SESLOC has and continues to improve its defenses against cybercriminals. Listed below are 10 ways that SESLOC works to provide the best protection for their members.

Budgeting Basics: How to Create and Stick to a Personal Budget

by Team SESLOC | Jun 26, 2024

Creating a personal budget is the cornerstone of financial success. It empowers you to track your income, expenses and savings goals, ensuring you’re in control of your finances. Here are a few steps that you can take to help you create and stick to a budget:

Tips for Improving & Maintaining a Healthy Credit Score

by Team SESLOC | May 9, 2024

Your credit score is a three digit number that can impact your financial life in significant ways. From getting approved for loans to determining the interest rates you’ll pay, understanding your credit score is essential.

Look Out for Tax Fraud Schemes

by Team SESLOC | Dec 18, 2023

Get a head start on tax season this year by protecting yourself and your loved ones from these financially disastrous scams.

Unlock the Power of Your Credit Score in 2024

by Team SESLOC | Nov 28, 2023

A credit score might seem like a mysterious three-digit number, but it holds significant influence over your financial life. Whether you’re applying for a loan or a credit card, renting an apartment, or even setting up utilities, your credit score plays a crucial role in the decisions that lenders, landlords, and service providers make.

Identity Theft Can Happen to Anyone

by Team SESLOC | Oct 25, 2023

According to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Report published in 2023 and covering the full year of 2022, reported cases of identity theft have increased by over 584% in the last 20 years.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tips + Tools

by Team SESLOC | Oct 1, 2023

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’re offering tips, webinars, and services to help make the internet safer and more secure.

Safeguarding Your Child’s Identity In Today’s World

by Team SESLOC | Sep 29, 2023

Now, more than ever, it’s important to safeguard sensitive card information to prevent an interruption in your ability to make important purchases. Be sure to report a lost or stolen card to your financial institution immediately.

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SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Lisa Murray

We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Lisa Murray, from CASA of Santa Barbara County.

How to Brace for Rising Home Costs: A Guide for Homeowners and Renters

Have you noticed your insurance bills skyrocketing lately? If so, you’re in good company. According to Policygenius, the average home insurance premium increased by 21% between May 2022 and May 2023. Combine this with rising housing costs, property taxes, and high interest rate debt, and it’s no wonder why so many Americans are struggling in today’s market.

SESLOC’s 10 Steps to Protect Members with Cybersecurity

Shred Days Promote Sustainability, Safeguard Against Identity Theft

Did you know that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 mature trees, 7,000 gallons of water, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and 4,000 kilowatts of electricity? Thanks to members at this year’s SESLOC’s Shred Days at our SLO, Atascadero and Santa Maria branches, we recycled 113 total bins with 17.79 tons of shredded paper— saving 302 trees, 124,530 gallons of water, 53.37 cubic yards of landfill space, and 71,160 kilowatts of electricity!

New Instant Funds Loan Empowers Individuals Facing Financial Emergencies

SESLOC Credit Union is thrilled to introduce the Instant Funds loans, a new short-term, small-dollar loans program designed to support individuals in need of emergency financial assistance. Keeping the credit union philosophy of “people helping people” in mind, we are introducing this product to ensure there is financial support for the underserved and underbanked in the Central Coast community.

“Great alternative to big corporate banks that profess to also be “people” but don’t remind you of any person that ever cared about you in the least.”

Shawn

"We've been members of SESLOC since 1972. It was refreshingly user-friendly then and that attitude continues to this day."

Dan

"Excellent place for depository accounts and loans. Low rates, one of the best online financial services and the people there are friendly... It truly feels like a hometown credit union."

Mary

"All of the employees are always professional and greet everyone with a smile. On top of banking, I have used them for auto loans in the past and have always been happy with the rates and service."

Jennie

"SESLOC has always come through for us, whether it is for car loans, mortgage loans or refinancing. The staff are attentive and friendly, their rates good. SESLOC is our bank for everything."

Mary

"Love this bank! 🤗😁👍 The workers are sooo nice and friendly!!"

Lanie

"The best place to go. Will never go anywhere else for financing my vehicles. Fast, easy, and friendly."

Greg

"I love my credit union because they are straightforward and helpful. I appreciate the many ways that they support financial literacy in the community."

Stacey

"This credit Union Rocks just like Incubus."

Aja

Identity Theft Protection

Your Guide to Creating Healthy Password Habits

Beware of Smishing Attacks: Protect Your Information

SESLOC’s 10 Steps to Protect Members with Cybersecurity

Budgeting Basics: How to Create and Stick to a Personal Budget

Tips for Improving & Maintaining a Healthy Credit Score

Look Out for Tax Fraud Schemes

Unlock the Power of Your Credit Score in 2024

Identity Theft Can Happen to Anyone

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tips + Tools

Safeguarding Your Child’s Identity In Today’s World

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