SMARTLAB by Logix

Scam calls, texts, and emails (often referred to as "phishing"), are rapidly increasing and becoming more sophisticated. Scammers often impersonate trusted financial institutions to steal authentication codes and member credentials.  Staying vigilant is key to protecting your accounts, even for the most careful among us.

Below, we will give you a breakdown on how the most common scams work, red flags to look out for, a step-by-step response plan, and introduce you to Logix's Fraud Risk Meter, to ensure you can better understand and manage your personal scam risk and protect yourself.

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Credit unions are renowned for offering an array of benefits over traditional banks, one of the most notable being lower fees. Unlike banks, credit unions operate as not-for-profit entities, owned by their members. This fundamental difference in structure means that credit unions prioritize serving their members' interests rather than maximizing profits. This translates to lower fees for services and potentially higher earnings on deposits for members. In contrast, banks often have higher fee structures designed to generate revenue. Understanding this distinction illuminates why credit unions are often preferred over banks.

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The traditional checkbook still holds its unique place in managing finances. Whether it's paying for rent, settling a personal debt, or handling transactions that require a paper trail, checks are indispensable. Did you know that you can seamlessly reorder your checks through Online Banking or via the Logix Mobile Banking App?

Follow these steps to get started. 

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If you use an iPhone or an Android smartphone, then it's good practice to have automatic updates turned ON!  Both Apple and Google regularly release updates for their smartphone operating systems (OS) and keeping up with the latest is a prudent measure, particularly from a security perspective since many of the updates address bugs in the OS that can be exploited by bad actors. 

On Apple devices, turning on automatic updates isn’t exactly easy, as there are multiple steps across several screens that may confuse users. Fortunately, automatic updates are enabled by default so unless you’ve turned them off on purpose you should be good to go!

Here’s how you can check: 

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In the ever-evolving world of digital banking, the Logix Mobile Banking App continues to stand out with its array of features. Among these is the much-needed Card Notifications feature, which provides a seamless way to stay updated on your debit and credit card activity, ensuring you never miss a beat. 

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