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True Crime: Not Worth the Paper It's Not Printed On

3/1/2021

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We share these true stories of member experiences to help you avoid falling victim to a scam. If you ever have questions about the validity of a request for money or information about your account, contact us.
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After upgrading to a new mobile phone, Ruth decided to sell her old one online. She heard quickly from a man in Missouri who wanted the phone for his teenaged daughter...


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True Crime: Online Sale Fail

2/3/2021

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A laptop with a baseball mitt, basketball, and six fifty dollar bills.
We share these true stories of member experiences to help you avoid falling victim to a scam. If you ever have questions about the validity of a request for money or information about your account, contact us.

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After injuring his knee in a fall, Malcolm decided to sell a few items from his sports memorabilia collection to cover some medical bills. He opened an account for online sales, and posted some of his best finds. It didn’t take long for someone to make him an offer of $500 for a rare baseball card to give her boyfriend for Valentine’s Day.


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NorthCountry Gives $50,000 to Greater Burlington YMCA Youth Programs

2/1/2021

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​To help support local families, NorthCountry Federal Credit Union has contributed $50,000 to the Greater Burlington YMCA’s Youth Development programs. The gift will help ensure children have access to high-quality childcare, swim lessons, summer camp, and afterschool opportunities.


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True Crime: Instagram Scam

12/31/2020

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We share these true stories of member experiences to help you avoid falling victim to a scam. If you ever have questions about the validity of a request for money or information about your account, contact us.

Madison enjoys posting and viewing fashion photos on Instagram. Her number of followers is modest but steadily growing. One day, she’s contacted by someone who offers money to use her account to help build his own thriving Instagram presence...


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Spark the Park 2020 - Starting Saturday, 12/19/2020!

12/16/2020

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A logo with Christmas lights blurred in the background. Logo reads Spark the Park 2020 and NorthCountry FCU logo is in bottom left-hand corner.

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​During this dark time of year, look no further than Veterans Memorial Park on Dorset Street in South Burlington for a spark of light. 
🌟 Visit Spark the Park after the sun sets starting Saturday, 12/19/2020!


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