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SESLOC Cares for Community Award: David Cook
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce David Cook, from Community Partners in Caring.
4 Scams to Look Out for This Election Season
Election season is here, and while the candidates are contending for your vote, scammers are on the prowl, targeting your wallet and personal information. Here are four sneaky schemes you need to watch out for this election season to keep your finances and identity safe.
QR Code Scams: Protecting Your Finances in the Digital Age
In today’s digital world, QR codes have become a staple of convenience, allowing us to access websites, make payments and gain information with a simple scan. However, the ease of accessibility has also made QR codes a prime target for scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting users. Here you can find practical tips for identifying suspicious QR codes and learn strategies to safeguard your personal information.
SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Fran Talmadge
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Fran Talmadge, from the OASIS Senior Center.
SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Lisa Murray
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Lisa Murray, from CASA of Santa Barbara County.
Your Guide to Creating Healthy Password Habits
In today’s digital age, safeguarding your personal and financial information is more crucial than ever. As your trusted financial advisor, SESLOC is committed to providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to help protect your accounts. One of the most effective ways to enhance the security of your accounts – financial and non-financial – is to follow and maintain healthy password habits. Below are a few tips that can help you secure your accounts and help protect your personal information.
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.
SESLOC’s 10 Steps to Protect Members with Cybersecurity
You may hear of cyberattacks throughout the news and think it may never happen to you but cyberattacks can happen to anyone and any business. Knowing the severity a cyberattack can create for members, SESLOC has and continues to improve its defenses against cybercriminals. Listed below are 10 ways that SESLOC works to provide the best protection for their members.
4 Must-Try Lunch Spots Near Cal Poly – Just a Bus Ride Away
If you’re getting tired of the same dining food and looking to spice up your lunch routine, hop on a quick bus ride to these fantastic spots in Downtown SLO. You can use your HomeFREE debit or Visa Signature credit card at these participating Local Rewards¹ businesses to earn bonus rewards points² redeemable for cash back, gift cards, and more.
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SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Fran Talmadge
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Fran Talmadge, from the OASIS Senior Center.
SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Lisa Murray
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Lisa Murray, from CASA of Santa Barbara County.
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 Cares for Community Award: Ray Segovia
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Ray Segovia, from the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center.
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