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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Caller ID spoofing scam: How one Member lost $9,000

July 20, 2026

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

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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Why your paycheck feels like it disappears so fast

July 6, 2026

Wondering why your paycheck disappears so fast? Learn the money habits and simple budgeting strategies that can help make your paycheck last longer.

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How much income do you really need to buy a home in Southern California?

June 22, 2026

Learn what really impacts home affordability in Southern California and the small financial steps that can help make homeownership feel more possible.

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Continuing to serve our Viking Way Members

June 17, 2026

Southland will continue to provide convenient access nearby, at our full-service branch only 2.7 miles away at 2250 N. Bellflower Blvd

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Continuing to serve our St. John’s Members

June 17, 2026

Southland will continue to provide convenient access nearby, at our full-service branch location with free underground parking only one mile away at 525 Santa Monica Blvd.

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Continuing to serve our St. Francis Members

June 17, 2026

Southland will continue to provide convenient access nearby, at our full-service branch location only 6.2 mile away at 8545 Florence Ave.

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Continuing to serve our LA Federal Branch Members

June 17, 2026

Southland will continue to provide convenient access through a dedicated phone and on site by appointment only.

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One phone call. Nearly $8,000 gone.

June 15, 2026

A Member thought they were speaking with their credit union, but one convincing phone call led to nearly $8,000 in fraud losses.

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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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