Smishing Scam Alert!

Smishing Scam Alert!

We have recently become aware of a text message that appears to be a fraud alert from Diamond Valley. An example of the text message a member received appears in the photo above. 

The member reported that once she responded to the text, she was immediately called from another number. The person on the other end asked for the member's PIN

Category: Credit Union News
Tags: alert, scam, text, smishing

Beware of Gift Card Scams

Beware of Gift Card Scams

Everyone loves a gift card for their favorite retailer or restaurant. It’s like getting money to spend in any way you please! Unfortunately, scammers also love gift cards, but for all the wrong reasons: They often use gift cards to pull off scams. Here’s what you need to know about gift card scams and how to avoid them.

How the scams play out

There are

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How do I Raise my Kids to be Financially Independent Adults?

How do I Raise my Kids to be Financially Independent Adults?

Q: How do I raise my kids to become financially independent adults?

A: It’s commendable to try raising your kids today with an eye toward their future. Teaching your children how to be financially independent will help smooth the

Tags: youth, kids, financial education, Budget, teaching

6 Steps to Crushing Debt

6 Steps to Crushing Debt

You and debt are so over. You’ve just about had it with those endless piles of credit card bills and those hideous numbers that never seem to get any lower. It’s time to kiss that debt goodbye!
Getting rid of high debt will take hard work, willpower and the determination to see it through until the end, but it is doable. Here, we’ve outlined six steps to help you start crushing debt

Tags: debt, Budget, credit, credit card, Credit Builder, valuecheck

Beware of Lottery Scams!

Beware of Lottery Scams!

Everyone dreams of winning the lottery, but scammers enjoy turning the dreams of others into nightmares. Lottery and sweepstakes scams are always popular, and often catch victims unaware by promising incredible wins and appearing to be from authentic sources. Let’s take a look at lottery scams, how they play out and how to avoid falling victim.

How the scams
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Vote For Diamond Valley in the 2021 Courier and Press Reader's Choice Awards

Vote for Diamond Valley in the 2021 Courier and Press Reader's Choice Awards
Category: Credit Union News
Tags: Readers Choice, Courier and Press, vote, Best Credit Union, Best Mortgage Lender

Your Complete Guide to Buying a Motorcycle

Your Complete Guide to Buying a Motorcycle

If you’re ready to purchase your first motorcycle, you’re likely thrilled — and more than a little overwhelmed. There are so many factors to consider and dozens of choices you’ll need to make before you pull the clutch. It can all get confusing, fast!
No worries; Diamond Valley is here to help. We’ve compiled a step-by-step guide for buying a

Tags: motorsports, motorcycle, purchase, guide, save money, save, Budget

7 Reasons to Buy an RV or Campervan

7 Reasons to Buy an RV or Campervan

If you’re thinking of road-tripping your summer getaway, think RVs. Recreational vehicles and their close cousin, campervans, are growing increasingly popular as more families hit the road for a true American adventure that’s easier on the wallet and heavy on the fun. When purchasing an RV, you can go all out with a fully loaded luxury vehicle, or go the less

Tags: RV Loans, Recreational Vehicle, rv, buying, purchase, motorsports

Your Complete Guide to Secure Mobile Banking

Your Complete Guide to Secure Mobile Banking

In response to the rise of mobile banking scams, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently published new guidance

Tags: Mobile, mobile banking, smartphone, online banking, safety, data safety

Your Complete Guide to Buying an RV and ATV

Your Complete Guide to Buying an RV and ATV

If you’re ready to purchase an RV or an ATV, the number of choices to make can be overwhelming. The price range for different vehicles is enormous, choosing between a new or used vehicle can be tricky and securing financing can be a nightmare all its own. To help you through the process, we’ve outlined the steps to take

Tags: motorsport, rv, atv, information, purchase

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