Posts Categorized: Member Notification

Go online to replace driver license, registration and proof of ownership

Go online to replace driver license, registration and proof of ownership Sept. 11, 2020 SALEM – The wildfires devastating Oregon are leaving many without essential documents such as a driver license, ID card or proof of vehicle ownership. Oregonians who need to replace damaged documents can go online to take care of most of these… Read Full Article »

EEFCU Annual Meeting is Going ZOOM!

On October 22nd at 6:00, the EEFCU will be holding it’s first ever Annual Meeting virtually on Zoom. To take part, members will need to register in advance. Watch our Website and Facebook page for registration information and additional details. There are five (5) open Board positions and each existing Board member is running for… Read Full Article »

You May Qualify for Emergency Financial Assistance from the State

The Oregon Legislature has approved a $35 million program to provide financial relief to Oregonians who may have experienced an economic hardship due to COVID-19. Oregon residents may be eligible for a one-time, $500 emergency relief payment if they: 1. Are a current resident of Oregon. 2. Attest to being over the age of 18…. Read Full Article »

Inspector General’s Warning about Social Security Scam

Inspector General Warns Public About New Social Security Benefit Suspension Scam The Inspector General reports seeing a rise in Social Security Suspension fraud schemes and is giving consumers advice on how to protect themselves from scammers who are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal money, personal, information, or both. Inspector General Warns Public About New… Read Full Article »

Having COVID-19 Hardships…Talk With Us

COVID-19 is having a unprecedented impact on daily lives, not only from a health standpoint, but a financial one as well. We know there are a lot of uncertainties right now, but the EEFCU is committed to our members and assisting them where we can. If you are a current EEFCU member, and your income… Read Full Article »

Fraud schemes on the rise related to Coronavirus scare

Federal Bureau of Investigation Reports Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports seeing a rise in fraud schemes related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and is giving consumers advice on how to protect themselves from scammers who are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal money, personal,… Read Full Article »

Question: Should I take out extra cash?

Should I take out extra cash right now? Some people say you should withdraw cash to protect yourself during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are four reasons withdrawing extra cash may actually be the worst possible move right now: 1. Cash is vulnerable – Credit union accounts are federally insured to $250,000, making them a gazillion… Read Full Article »

Monday EEFCU Update

Monday, March 16th –  The EEFCU is open regular business hours. Please continue to use our drive-up, drop box (located near our drive-thru), phone, Online and Mobile Banking when possible. If you are not following us on Facebook, we encourage you to do so.  It is the fastest way for us to get information to… Read Full Article »

Federal Trade Commission Issues Consumer Warning on Coronavirus Scams

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an alert that scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. We’d like to share this message to inform our members to be on the lookout for potential scams. The provided links will take you to those sites providing additional information. As always, the EEFCU encourages our members… Read Full Article »