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Lafayette Federal Announces Grand Opening of Greenbelt Branch

June 28, 2024 Lafayette Federal Credit Union Announces Grand Opening of Greenbelt Branch Greenbelt, MD – Lafayette Federal Credit Union, a trusted financial institution operating in the DMV region since 1935, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new branch located at 7357 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770. After officially opening its doors…

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Lafayette Federal and Herndon Sports Boosters to Dedicate New Mural

June 1, 2024 Lafayette Federal Credit Union and Herndon Sports Boosters to Dedicate New Mural at Herndon High School HERNDON, VA – On June 12th, Herndon High School will unveil a stunning new mural titled “Welcome to The Nest,” dedicated to celebrating the vibrant school spirit and community of Herndon. The mural dedication ceremony, hosted…

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Unlocking the Perks of Credit Unions: Why you should join one today.

Credit unions are member-owned financial cooperatives that provide traditional (as well as unique) banking services. The difference between a bank and a credit union is straightforward:  credit unions are created, owned, and operated by their accountholders, who are usually referred to as members. Unlike banks, which aim to generate profit for their owner or shareholders,…

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Proactive Identity Protection: Essential tips for keeping your information safe.

The more digitally-based our lives become, the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft increases. Identity theft involves unauthorized access to your personal information, leading to potential financial losses and damage to your credit score. To ensure your financial safety, we encourage you to continue reading so that you can better understand the risks…

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Stay Safe Online: Beware of emerging financial scams.

As modern technology advances, unfortunately so do the complexities of frauds and scams. In an age where digital transactions are commonplace and artificial intelligence (AI) can create convincing phishing emails and robocall scripts, staying informed about the latest scams is crucial for safeguarding your finances. Below is a roundup of some prevalent schemes that cybercriminals…

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Don’t Take the Bait: Safeguarding against spear phishing attacks.

Most of us are familiar with phishing scams: you receive an urgent-sounding email instructing you to change your password, verify an order, or pay a bill to avoid some kind imminent risk or loss. These scams can be very convincing, and everyone should be diligent about protecting passwords, using strong passwords, not on clicking suspicious…

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