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1st Ed Credit Union to Host Identity Theft Education Event

1st Ed Credit Union announces educational event to prevent identity theft. On October 15, 2024 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 1st Ed will partner with the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance to provide a Lunch & Learn at the Chambersburg Chamber about how to prevent identity theft.

At this event, attendees will learn steps they can take to prevent identity theft, hear about common tactics used by scammers and how to recognize them, and gain practical knowledge to stay secure. Lunch will be provided by Subway.

The event will be open to the public, but attendees must register by October 11. To learn more and to sign up, please follow the link to the event page at https://tinyurl.com/2yj4esfs.

1st Ed Credit Union is a member-owned, full-service financial institution serving school employees and their families in Adams, Cumberland (except West Shore, Camp Hill, East Pennsboro, Mechanicsburg, and Cumberland Valley), Franklin, Fulton, and York counties. Employees of a variety of partner companies and members of community groups within these areas are also eligible for membership.

1st Ed aims to provide its members with quality and diverse services, as well as personal attention to their financial needs. The credit union strives for continued growth while maintaining financial stability. Employees, students, and family members at local school districts, or employees of partner companies and members of local community organizations are eligible to join for access to competitive loan and interest rates, convenient services, and more.  Learn more at 1edcu.org.

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On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

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