Archive for December, 2008

The Wall Street Journal has picked up an article about the effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cut on money-market funds. The article includes a comment by CUNA senior economist Mike Schenk.

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A letter to the editor from North Carolina Credit Union League President/CEO John Radebaugh sets the record straight in response to a banking association’s statement in an earlier article that large credit unions have grown beyond their original purpose.

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Credit unions on Monday tuned into a joint audio conference on the topic of member business loans and the Small Business Administration. The event featured representatives of the NCUA and SBA.

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Wondering how to deal with the post-holiday credit card hangover? This week’s H&FF Radio show includes a guest with valuable tips to help you get your personal finances organized in 2009 and beyond.

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North Island Credit Union Selects Iconix Truemark Service
MarketWatch - Dec 15, 2008
also known as Phishing. Members who install the Iconix software, made available at North Island Credit Union's website, www.myisland.com,
About North Island Credit Union DMN Newswire (press release)
North Island Credit Union to implement the Iconix Truemark software The Paypers (abonnement)
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How To Protect Yourself From Online Identity Theft
PWO, France - 5 hours ago
Be aware of "phishing". Phishing is a strategy for stealing identities online. It is one of the easiest ways for a thief to steal your identity,
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Regulators Issue New ID Theft Awareness Brochure
BankInfoSecurity.com, NJ - Dec 24, 2008
National Credit Union Administration and Office of Thrift Supervision. The brochure's main focus is on phishing, detailing how the ploy works and how to
Federal Financial Regulators Issue Revised Identity Theft Brochure Media Newswire (press release)
Regulators' ID theft-awareness brochure available SmartBrief
Publication offers tips on preventing identity theft Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
Shreveport Times
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Phishing E-mail Spoofing ICU’s Name
SPAMfighter News, Denmark - Dec 23, 2008
Another phishing e-mail that mentioned the name of ICU (Indianhead Credit Union), Spooner (Wisconsin USA) in the sender's address hit the Washburn County on
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Attorney General warns of credit union scam
Bizjournals.com, NC - Dec 5, 2008
Attorney General Gary King’s office warns this is a “phishing” scam and anyone who receives such a call should not respond. They should contact their
Court backs effort to block coyote payments Arizona Republic
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Phishing, vishing, SMishing
Examiner.com - Dec 26, 2008
Just to be safe, look up and contact the published phone number, email or address of the bank or credit union before responding to any message,
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