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December 6, 2024
Think twice before sharing your personal information
The holidays are a time for shopping and goodwill—but every holiday season also brings out the fraudsters looking to take advantage of your good cheer. Here are a few tips to keep your finances safe from criminals.
- Global Credit Union used to be named Alaska USA—any websites, logos, letterheads, or other materials that still have Alaska USA listed should be viewed with suspicion on your part.
- Members can be deceived by scammers setting up fake websites or social media ads to offer attention-grabbing deals. These scammers may impersonate a legitimate business like Global, but never deliver on the promised products and services. If in doubt, visit the Global website directly at globalcu.org.
- If you’re not 100% sure who you’re talking to, hang up and call us directly. It’s the safest way to ensure you’re talking to a Global representative. Don’t worry about hurting our feelings—we’d rather you be confident in the transaction you’re making.
For more information about preventing fraud, or to report potential fraud to us, visit globalcu.org/about/security.
Post-holiday budgeting
A new year is almost here—the perfect time to set a budget and commit to a more financially responsible you.
We’ve made it easier than ever to set and stick to a budget. All you have to do is download the Global CU app and we’ll automatically create a visual budget based on your last 90 days of transactions. From there you can set your goals and tweak your spending categories to your heart’s content. Here’s to a financially fit 2025!
Million Points Mania
Congratulations to all of our Million Points Mania Sweepstakes winners so far! The following people have each received 50,000 reward points they can use for travel, merchandise, gift cards, and more!
- Jeffery L. — Bethel, AK
- Joe C. II — Galena, AK
- Julia R. — Martell, NE
Million Points Mania runs until December 15—and every time you make a purchase with your Global Visa® Credit Card you’re entered to win. On December 16 we will be drawing our grand prize winner of 1 million points!
You helped raise $100,000 to prevent hunger
Thanks to the generous donations from members like you, the annual Cash for Cans fundraiser brought in $100,000 for local food banks and pantries. As always, funds stay in the communities they were raised in. Thank you for helping to end hunger!
For more information about the Global Credit Union Foundation and to see what we’re working on next, visit globalcufoundation.org.
Have you winterized your home and car?
Making sure your home and vehicle are winter-ready isn’t just a safety issue—it can help prevent costly accidents from draining your savings. The insurance specialists at Global Credit Union Insurance Brokers have put together a couple of helpful articles to help you get ready for the winter months.
2025 Foundation calendar
The 2025 Global Credit Union Foundation calendar is now available for purchase! This calendar features beautiful photographs taken by Global employees from every state we serve. Proceeds from calendar sales benefit nonprofit organizations in our communities that support children, Veterans, active-duty members of the military and their families, and food banks. These exclusive calendars are only available at your local Global Branch—but supplies are limited. Pick one up today for $9.
Around the community
We love to get out and get involved—here are a few events we’ve participated in this year.
United Way
Our team members and executives recently volunteered their time in Alaska, Arizona, and Washington—participating in United Way’s Connecting for a Cause initiative to benefit local nonprofits. Great work, team!
Operation Homefront
Global employees showed up to Operation Homefront’s Family Game Night assembly event in Anchorage, Alaska. Gift bags included snacks and board games for the whole family. It doesn’t get any better than game night!
International Credit Union (ICU) Day
In honor of ICU Day, Global Credit Union and 19 other area credit unions joined together in support of Spokane Valley Partners for an International Credit Union Day project. They volunteered their time to organize food donations, sort clothing items, pack diapers, and more. Way to go!