Thank you to all of the Duke Credit Union (DCU) members that attended the Annual Membership Meeting. It was great to see so many of you in-person and online to share DCU's 2023 financial conditions and accomplishments. In case you missed it, you can find the 2023 Annual Report here.

DCU appreciates your continued support, patronage and trust. Together, we are building a better foundation for tomorrow.

Thank you for your membership and have a great summer!

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

$3,000 Scholarship Winners

Duke Credit Union is excited to announce the 2024 Scholarship winners. DCU's Scholarship Program is a true reflection of its 'People Helping People' cooperative philosophy.

Thank you Susan Creekmuir

During the Annual Membership Meeting, Ms. Denise Motley, Board Chair, recognized Ms. Susan Creekmuir for her twenty-two years of dedicated service on the Duke Credit Union Board of Directors. Chair Motley announced a fourth scholarship, The Susan Creekmuir Scholarship, which would be added to the 2024 DCU Scholarship Program in her honor. Ms. Creekmuir concluded her Board term in April, 2024.

AFFORD YOUR LIFE

Your Credit Score

Getting to a score you can be proud of can be done — as long as you know which simple steps to follow. Here is everything you need to know about your credit score and how to improve it.

Your Credit Report

Not knowing your credit history can have serious financial ramifications. Errors on your credit report could be lowering your credit score or you could be a victim of identity theft and not even realize it. Learn how to get your credit report regularly and how to read it.

FRAUD ALERT!

Fraudulent Emails/Calls/Texts

Multiple members have reported receiving emails claiming to be from Duke Credit Union’s “Fraud Department” or “Fraud Security Unit.” If you get a call or email that resembles this scenario, please do not give out any personal information. You should never click on links in emails to “submit a form” or “ticket” that requires entering your personal information.

SCAM ALERT!

Overpayment Scams

If someone you do not know claims to have sent you an excess amount of money and tries to convince you to refund the difference between the sent amount and the intended amount in the form of a check, wire transfer, money order, store gift card, online payment or otherwise...STOP! DON'T GET SCAMMED.

Here are some typical overpayment scams:

CHECK OVERPAYMENT

ONLINE REFUND

BUSINESS ACCOUNT

PRODUCT FOCUS

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