New Directions Community Credit Union

06/24/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/06/animal-lovers-learn-spot-and-avoid-breed-pet-scams?utm_source=govdelivery

Scammers have been taking advantage of how much people love animals. They’ll steal and manipulate pet images, videos, and even use AI-generated deepfakes to help them trick you into giving them your money or personal information. Fortunately, there are ways to help you detect and avoid these kinds...

06/15/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/06/help-fight-imposter-scams-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day?utm_source=govdelivery

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). WEAAD gives all of us a chance to raise awareness about elder financial abuse, neglect, and exploitation. An issue that continues to impact the wellbeing of people of all ages — including older adults — is scams. In 2025, people reported losing a...

06/15/2026

As a reminder, our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth. Electronic services and ATMs will remain available for your convenience.

06/12/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/06/ignore-calls-texts-and-emails-threatening-arrest-you-missing-jury-duty?utm_source=govdelivery

Did you get a call claiming you missed jury duty and need to pay? Followed by a text or email with official-looking documents saying there’s a warrant out for your arrest? As alarming as these things sound, they’re a scam designed to steal your money.

06/09/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/06/how-spot-captcha-scam?utm_source=govdelivery

The FTC is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests you might be used to seeing. Real CAPTCHAs give you image- or text-based tasks to prove you’re not a robot — something like typing letters and numbers exactly as they appear, or matching pictures of t...

06/04/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/05/fake-check-scam-targets-childcare-providers?utm_source=govdelivery

If you’re a childcare provider, you know parents might sometimes need to arrange for childcare in a pinch. But if you get an urgent message from someone who says they need childcare and will send you a check in advance, that’s likely a scammer trying to trick you into sending them money.

06/03/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/06/real-ftc-employee-wont-text-you-their-photo-id-verify-their-identity?utm_source=govdelivery

Scammers lie and pretend to be an FTC employee to trick you into giving them money, access to your financial accounts, or your personal information. In a new twist, they falsely claim they’re an FTC “agent” that can help you recover money you lost in a scam. Here’s how this new FTC impersona...

06/02/2026

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*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Promotion valid for applications taken June 1st, 2026 through July 31st, 2026. All loans are subject to credit approval. Must be at least $2,500 in new money. **Excludes Better Choice Loans, Certificate/Share Secured Loans, and Visa Credit Cards. No additional rate discounts can be applied and rate cannot go below NDCCU’s floor rate. Deferring your first payment 60 days will lengthen the term of the loan and may affect claims made against a GAP policy, if applicable. Interest begins accruing the day the loan is funded and will be collected with the first payment. Membership eligibility required. Other terms and conditions may apply. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. NMLS #646268.

05/21/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/05/how-are-scammers-trying-reach-you?utm_source=govdelivery

Scams often start with a text, call, or an ad or message on social media. So, if you have a phone or you’re on social media, chances are you’ve heard from a scammer recently.

05/20/2026

As a reminder, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. Electronic services and ATMs will remain available for your convenience. Have a safe and happy holiday!