Understanding which scams are most prevalent is key for knowing how to avoid them. Here’s what to look for in the most common scams.
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Avoid Using Credit Cards in These Three Situations
Before you break out that credit card, it’s crucial to know when using one makes the most sense. Here are three situations where you may want to pay with a different way – if you pay at all.
Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers This Holiday Season
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.
Beware of Smishing Attacks: Protect Your Information
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.
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SESLOC Expands Commercial Real Estate Lending Territory Across Central & Coastal California
To help even more projects get off the ground, we’re expanding our lending territory for commercial real estate loans. In addition to serving our home area of San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara counties, commercial real estate loans are now available to an expanded field of membership.
Auto Buyers Get Enhanced Resource with Expanded Preferred Dealer Program
SESLOC is making the experience even better for members shopping for a new auto across the Central Coast with the Preferred Dealer Program.
Celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Tips Keeping You Safe
In the spirit of “People Helping People,” SESLOC marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help you stay aware of cyber threats.
SESLOC Makes Emergency Loans Available After Government Shutdown
In the Credit Union spirit of “People Helping People,” we’re launching an Emergency Loan program designed to help members affected by the 2025 U.S. Federal Government Shutdown
From Your CEO: Protecting Your Account and Personal Information is Always a Top Priority – Fall 2025
It’s been a busy quarter behind the scenes as we continue to work for you, our member-owners, and our Central Coast community.