At Northern and Countryside Credit Union, our purpose is grounded in shared ownership and shared success. As a cooperative, everything we do is shaped by the belief that when people…
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Northern Credit Union and City of Watertown Announce Arena Naming Rights Partnership
Watertown, NY – Northern Credit Union is proud to announce its partnership with the City of Watertown through exclusive naming rights to the City’s arena, reinforcing a shared commitment to…
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Buying or Selling Online? Tips to Help Keep Your Transaction Safe.
Online marketplaces can be a convenient way to find something you need or sell items you no longer use. While most transactions are straightforward, it’s important to be aware of…
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Protecting Yourself from Mail Theft and Check Fraud.
While digital payment options continue to grow, many people still rely on paper checks to pay bills or send payments. Unfortunately, fraudsters continue to target mailed checks, making it important…
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Quick Tips to Spot and Avoid Impersonation Scams
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to gain people’s trust, one of the most common tactics they use is impersonation. An impersonation scam occurs when a fraudster pretends to be…
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Email Takeovers: What They Are and Why They Matter
Email accounts are at the center of our digital lives and that’s exactly why fraudsters target them. An email takeover happens when someone gains unauthorized access to your legitimate email…
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Here’s what you need to know about completing the FAFSA!
When is my application due? There are three FAFSA deadlines to note: federal, college, and state. The federal FAFSA submission has one set date, while each college and state sets…
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Fraudulent Check and Money Order Activity
At Northern Credit Union, we’re dedicated to keeping your information secure. We’ve recently seen an increase in fraudulent check and money order activity and want to help you learn to…
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Text Message Fraud Alerts
At Northern Credit Union, we’re committed to keeping your accounts secure and making your financial life easier to manage through innovative technology. Now, with the convenience of text messaging, we…
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Safe Holiday Shopping Tips
With the holidays quickly approaching, scammers will be busy creating “too good to be true” deals. Before you shop this season, consider the following holiday shopping safety tips to ensure…
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Online Shopping Safety Tips
Is online Shopping safe? Online shopping has many great benefits. Stores are always open, there are no crowds to deal with– no lines and no waiting! Also, online shopping makes…
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Stay Safe from Card Skimming Scams
Card skimming scams can occur almost anywhere you use your debit or credit cards and is a form of fraud impacting point-of-sale devices in stores, gas pumps, and sometimes ATMs.…
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