CRYPTO SCAMS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Posted On: February 25, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE News, Education, Fraud Tips, General
With cryptocurrency on the rise, there were bound to be scams that popped up regarding this topic eventually, and they are definitely here. In this newest scam, scammers ask people to pay with cryptocurrency.
How it works: you may get a call from someone pretending to be from the government, law enforcement, or a local utility company (a common imposter scam red flag). Or, maybe you fall for a romantic relationship online, or someone calls to say you’ve won the...
MORTGAGES - THREE KEY ELEMENTS: CREDIT, DOWN PAYMENT, & INCOME
Posted On: February 21, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Education, General, Mortgages
If you’re new to the mortgage loan process, or if it’s been a while, you may be experiencing a variety of emotions if you’re thinking about getting a new home. Before getting too far into the process, one of the first steps in buying a home is going through the mortgage pre-approval process. Learning about the most important factors and knowing what you need so you can speed up the approval process can make a big difference in how ‘easy’ it is for...
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A DEBIT CARD AND A CREDIT CARD
Posted On: February 1, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Debit & Credit Cards, Education
Debit and Credit cards…some people use both, some use one over the other for specific reasons. While these cards may look the same – and swipe just as easily – they function quite differently!
Both make completing transactions in-store or online extremely convenient, but we want to help break down the differences between the two, because believe it or not, many don’t know all of the ins and outs of these cards!
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