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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Before holiday spending starts, do this first
Get ahead of holiday spending with a simple October budgeting strategy to estimate holiday costs and plan how much to set aside from each paycheck.
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How much should I have in emergency savings?
Learn how much you should have in emergency savings, how to set an emergency fund goal and where to keep your savings.
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Credit union impersonation scam: How Linda lost $4,000 to a fake call
Learn how a credit union impersonation scam used a fake phone call to steal nearly $4,000 from a Member and the fraud warning signs to know.
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Back-to-school shopping: 5 smart ways to save more
Discover five simple ways to save on back-to-school shopping while getting what your family needs and keeping your budget on track.
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Mailbox debit card scam: How fraudsters stole a Member’s card and PIN
Learn how a debit card mailbox scam targeted a Southland Member and the warning signs that can help protect you from debit card fraud.
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What is a rewards checking account? Earn debit card rewards on everyday purchases
Learn how debit card rewards work, how to earn points on everyday purchases and how to redeem your points for cash back, travel, gift cards and more.
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Caller ID spoofing scam: How one Member lost $9,000
A real Member's experience with a caller ID spoofing scam reveals how fraudsters used a fake FBI investigation to steal $9,000 and the warning signs you should never ignore.
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The text that nearly cost a Member $3,500
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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