Southland News

Fraud alert: Protecting yourself from impersonation calls

March 23, 2026

Fraudsters are impersonating financial institutions to steal personal information, making it important to recognize the warning signs and protect your accounts.

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The text that nearly cost a Member $3,500

July 8, 2026

A real text message scam shows how a fraudster impersonating a credit union nearly convinced a Member to withdraw $3,500, and the warning signs that stopped the scam.

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She thought she was protecting her money. She almost lost $12,000.

June 8, 2026

A real fraud story about a phone scam that nearly cost a credit union Member $12,000, and the warning signs that helped prevent a devastating financial loss.

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Someone tried to access your bank account. Would you know the warning signs?

May 25, 2026

Learn the warning signs of account takeover fraud and simple ways to help protect your Southland accounts and personal information.

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Online shopping scams: What to watch for and how to stay safe

April 27, 2026

Simple tips to help you shop online safely, avoid scams and protect your accounts and personal information.

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Fraud safety reminders for our Members

February 23, 2026

Stay protected from scams with these simple reminders to safeguard your personal information and understand how we will never contact you or request details in ways that put your security at risk.

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The top 5 types of fraud targeting credit union Members right now

September 10, 2025

Stay alert: here are five common scams targeting our community right now and how you can protect yourself.

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Understanding BIN attacks and how to protect yourself

February 25, 2025 | 6 min

Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to commit fraud, and one of the most concerning tactics is the BIN attack.

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7 Tips to keep your bank account safe

July 15, 2024

Keep your banking information safe by following these important tips.

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