NCUA Warns of Text Phishing Scam

The NCUA received consumer calls about a suspicious text message claiming to come from the agency. The message reads: “National Credit Union Administration Alert for (recipient’s phone number). Contact 844-234-5445.” “This is not a...

LAFCU, Georgia United, Others Hire New Talent

This past week, eight credit unions from coast to coast revealed new hires and promotions. GTE Financial’s HR department was especially busy, as it promoted five employees and hired another. WEST The $860 million Los Angeles Federal Credit Union in Glendale,...

Louisiana CUs Still Need Help

Many credit union employees across the state of Louisiana have continued to struggle in their efforts to rebuild in the wake of historic floods that ravaged southeast Louisiana. Since activating the online disaster relief system CUAid a week ago, the National...

Lending Manager Sentenced

The former lending manager of the $222 million 360 Federal Credit Union was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison last week for embezzling more than $840,000 from the Windsor Locks, Conn.-based cooperative U.S. District Court Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford...

Liberty Bay Plays Ball for Boys & Girls Club

Local baseball fans recently celebrated the history of America’s favorite pastime courtesy of Liberty Bay Credit Union. To benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield, the $657 million credit union hosted a Vintage Baseball and Family Day in...