Choice One Community Credit Union

10/14/2026

Is Your Password Strong Enough?

Your online accounts contain valuable personal and financial information. Fortunately, protecting them doesn't have to be difficult.

This week, we're focusing on simple steps that can significantly improve your online security.

Five Ways to Better Protect Your Accounts

1. Create stronger passwords.
Use long passwords or passphrases that are unique for every account.

2. Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
One extra verification step can stop unauthorized access, even if someone knows your password.

3. Keep your devices updated.
Software updates often include important security fixes.

4. Enable account alerts.
Transaction notifications can help you spot suspicious activity quickly.

5. Never share verification codes.
If someone asks for a code sent to your phone, it's likely a scam.

Small Habits Matter

Cybersecurity isn't about perfection. It's about building good habits that help protect your identity and finances every day.

Think Before You Click.

Small actions. Big protection.

10/09/2026

Choice One will be closed on Monday, October 12th, for Columbus Day. You can access your accounts anytime using our mobile app or online banking.

10/07/2026

🚨 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Scammers are experts at creating messages that look urgent, exciting, or too good to ignore.
Before clicking a link or opening an attachment, ask yourself:
✔ Was I expecting this?
✔ Do I know the sender?
✔ Does anything seem unusual?

If something feels off, trust your instincts and verify first.

10/02/2026

💙 Happy CU Kind Day! 💙

Kindness was on the menu this week at Choice One! 🍪 Our team surprised members with sweet treats at every one of our branches, and the smiles made it all worth it.

We loved catching up with so many of you and sharing why this day means so much to us. ❤️

Now it's your turn. Pass the kindness on! 😊

10/02/2026

📢 Our Old Forge branch will close at 11:00 a.m. today due to unforeseen circumstances. Online and mobile banking are available 24/7, and our Plains Township, Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, and Hazleton branches are open until 5:00 p.m.

10/01/2026

Ever go in for one gift and come out with five? 🎁

Holiday sales, limited-time offers, and emotional ads are often built to influence how we shop. Join our partners at GreenPath Financial Wellness for a live, interactive webinar on the psychology of holiday impulse spending.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

You'll learn:
✔️ The tactics retailers use, including scarcity, urgency, anchoring, and emotional marketing
✔️ What drives impulse spending and holiday shopping pressure
✔️ Practical ways to shop more intentionally and protect your budget

Can't make it live? Register anyway and GreenPath will send you the recording.

Register here: https://www.greenpath.com/event/event-holiday-shopping-trap/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=credit_union&utm_campaign=feedly_embed&utm_content=recorded_webinars

09/24/2026

🛍️ Have you registered?!
Your VISA credit and debit cards both earn points! Tap the link below to learn more.

Choose your own debit & credit card rewards. Earn points on every Choice One card purchase and redeem for travel, gift cards, merchandise, and more.

09/22/2026

⚠️ Stay Alert. Stay Vigilant.

Scammers often create a false sense of urgency to convince you to share personal or financial information. Remember:

🔹 Never share your password, PIN or one-time security code.
🔹 Don’t click links in unexpected texts or emails.
🔹 Be cautious of anyone pressuring you to act immediately.
🔹 When in doubt, stop and contact Choice One directly through a trusted phone number or our official website.

Taking a moment to verify could help protect your identity and your money. Please share this reminder with friends and family!

09/18/2026

⛳ Thank you for another incredible Choice One Annual Golf Outing!

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us last week for a great day on the course in support of the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)’s Weinberg Food Bank.

To our golfers, sponsors, volunteers and everyone who helped make the day possible, thank you! Your support is what makes events like this so special and allows us to make a difference right here in our community.

We hope you enjoy a look back at a fantastic day. 💙💛

09/15/2026

🎉 Thank You, Choice One Members! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Knoebels on Sunday for our 2026 Member Appreciation Day!
Your smiles, laughter, and energy made the day truly special. We loved seeing you enjoy the rides, share lunch, and spend time together as a community.
We’re so grateful for your continued support and membership. Thank you for being part of the Choice One family!
See you again soon! 💙