Five Steps to Organizing Your Finances

by Armco CU | Dec 27, 2022 | Financial Wellness

Do you know your net worth? Or how much you spend each month, and on what? Or how much you can expect from your pension plan or Social Security in retirement? A majority of the population will answer “no,” saying they’ve been too busy with life to...

Credit Karma Told to Halt Deceptive “Pre-Approved” Credit Offers

by Armco CU | Dec 13, 2022 | Financial Wellness

By Seena Gressin, September 1, 2022, FTC.gov If you’re shopping for a credit card or loan, the only words sweeter than “You’re approved!” may be, “You’re pre-approved!” But according to the FTC, many people who got “pre-approved” credit offers from Credit Karma...

Recognizing the Geek Squad Renewal Scam

by Armco CU | Dec 8, 2022 | Scams

by Alvaro Puig, FTV.gov, Oct. 25, 2022 Scammers are at it again, impersonating well-known businesses and trying to rip people off. This time they’re pretending to be from Geek Squad, Best Buy’s tech support service. Here’s what we’re hearing about the scam and what to...

Watch Out For Unexpected Texting Scams

by Armco CU | Dec 8, 2022 | Scams

by Gema de las Heras, FTC.gov, Aug. 8, 2022 Sorry to burst your bubble. That unexpected text from the Postal Service (USPS), Costco, or The Home Depot telling you about an unclaimed package or a survey you can complete to claim a freebie is NOT from them. It’s...

How Tech Support Scams Work

by Armco CU | Dec 8, 2022 | Scams

By The Federal Trade Commission You Get a Phone Call, Pop-Up, or Email Telling You There’s a Problem With Your Computer Often, scammers are behind these calls, pop-up messages, and emails. They want to get your money, personal information, or access to your...