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Identity Theft

Fraud Advisory: Capital One Breach

by | Jul 30, 2019

This week, news broke regarding a massive data breach, possibly the largest ever, at Capital One Financial Corporation. At present time, they have identified over 100 million consumers who have been impacted, including current credit customers, and consumers and businesses who applied for Capital One credit products (more information can be found here). While cooperation with local and national law enforcement has helped stop much of the sensitive information from being distributed, this illustrates a very real threat to consumers.

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Why You Should Be “Tree Free”

Why You Should Be “Tree Free”

by | Apr 22, 2019

Turning off paper bills and statements is a small change with a big environmental impact. If U.S. households switched to electronic bills, statements, and payments, these are the estimated annual impacts:

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Fraud Advisory: Caller ID Spoofing

by | Jan 25, 2019

Caller ID spoofing can be an incredibly effective tool for scammers. Learn how to avoid being a victim of this scam with these helpful tips, courtesy for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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Recent News

2024 Shred Days Smash Records While Supporting the Local Community

SESLOC’s 2024 Shred Day events break nine years of records by serving 746 visitors and shredding nearly 42,000 pounds of paper! Thanks to our members who attended the events at our San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles and Santa Maria branches, plus our new Lompoc event location. In total, we recycled 133 total bins with about 21 tons of shredded paper— saving 357 trees, 147,000 gallons of water, 63 cubic yards of landfill space, and 84,000 kilowatts of electricity!

Establishing Financial Foundations: SESLOC Equips High Schoolers with Budgeting Skills

On Friday, October 11, SESLOC returned to Pacific Beach High School in San Luis Obispo for a second year to engage 55 students in the Bite of Reality simulation. This hands-on event immerses students in a realistic budgeting app, providing them with valuable insights into managing finances. Through interactive scenarios, participants learn to navigate the distinction between needs and wants, equipping them with essential budgeting skills for real life.

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.

SESLOC’s Financial Wellness Workshop Empowers Cal Poly Students

On Friday, May 24, over 120 student leaders participating in the Week of Welcome (WOW) program were enriched by a financial wellness workshop hosted by SESLOC at the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) campus in San Luis Obispo. The purpose of SESLOC and Cal Poly providing this workshop was to educate WOW leaders in practical and relevant financial education