DECEMBER
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2021
ROLL CALL $100 FOR YOU, $250 FOR THEM1 Refer a new member and earn DOUBLE Rewards through 12/31
Share all the things you love about your Credit Union with your loved ones. From personalized banking to unique services for law enforcement professionals, your LAPFCU membership offers a lifetime of financial rewards. So, give your family and friends an LAPFCU membership, a gift that keeps on giving! We proudly serve the Los Angeles law enforcement community, which means your immediate family members and coworkers2 are eligible to join LAPFCU. Now through December 31, get $100 for every new member you refer. That’s DOUBLE the rewards. Earn up to $500 when you refer up to 5 people. Plus, new members you refer will receive $250 when they open a free checking account, set up a monthly direct deposit or ACH of at least $250, and enroll in electronic statements. DON’T DELAY! Start referring today at lapfcu.org/refer, use the ReferLive app, call us at (877) 695-2732, or visit your nearest branch. 1 Current member and referred new member must be 18 or older. Referred new member must: (1) establish a new membership with LAPFCU through December 31, 2021; and (2) within 90 days of account opening: (a) open a new checking account, (b) complete one or more direct deposits or ACH credits of $250 or more per month, and (c) enroll in e-Statements and e-Disclosures. The current member will receive a $100 Visa Reward Card and the referred new member will receive a $250 Visa Reward Card. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of your Reward Card after completing all requirements of this offer. For the referred new member, the $250 is considered dividends and will be reported on the IRS Form 1099-INT. Restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Please refer to referlive.com/lapfcu for complete details. 2Membership charter includes active and retired, sworn and civilian employees of county or municipal police departments or sheriff’s offices in Los Angeles County and their immediate families. Immediate family is defined as: spouse, domestic partner, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, stepchild, stepparent, step-sibling, adopted child, legal guardianships: Domestic partnership eligibility is limited to a member’s domestic partner, as defined in LAPFCU’s Affidavit of Domestic Partnership; legal guardianship is defined by a court order.
HOW TO SPOT A GIFT CARD SCAM With the biggest shopping season at its peak, gift card scams are increasingly prevalent. Fraudsters love gift cards because they’re easy to find, buy, and redeem. Once a gift card is used, the money is gone. And, there’s very little protection for the buyer if the gift card is lost, stolen, or willingly given away. If someone asks you to purchase a gift card or pay for something with a gift card, you’re likely being scammed. The scammer will usually tell you to act now or something terrible will happen. Sometimes, they will even tell you what specific gift card to buy. They may also ask for the gift card number and PIN. Don’t fall for any of these common tactics and be on high alert. If you feel you’ve been scammed, report it to the issuer of the gift card right away.
Buying and Using Gift Cards Safely If you’re gifting a gift card, stick to stores you know and trust. Choosing a gift card located behind a cashier counter is an ideal way to help ensure it hasn’t been tampered with. Otherwise, check that the gift card still has protective stickers and that the PIN and gift card number are not visible. Be sure to keep the receipt in case you need to file a report if the card gets lost.
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SECURITY TIP
With fraud on the rise, remember that LAPFCU will never call, email, or text you to ask for your personal or account information. For more safety tips, visit lapfcu.org/security. If you have a fraud-related question or need to report fraud on your account, call us immediately at (877) 695-2732. Stay vigilant!
‘TIS BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE Operation Blue Christmas is in full swing. This annual toy drive by the Los Angeles Police Protective League has brought joy and Christmas cheer to deserving families across LA. Like last year, because of the pandemic, LAPPL is collecting monetary donations and gift cards online instead of distributing toy collection boxes.
Help put a smile on a little one’s face. To donate, scan the QR code with your smartphone camera or visit lapfcu.org, select “See News, Offers, Events” in the drop down menu, and click the Blue Christmas link under the “Upcoming Events” tab. You can also send a check payable to LAPPL and mail to: Attention OBC W. 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90017. If you have any questions, contact LAPPL at (213) 251-4554.
ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE We invite all members to attend our Annual Meeting on
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Please visit lapfcu.org for additional information and updates.
HOLIDAY CASH PACKS ON SALE IN BRANCHES Starting December 6th Need a gift idea that even the pickiest person on your holiday list will love? Look no further. Our unique, checkbook-style packs of fresh, new $1, $2, and $5 bills make the perfect present, add-on, or stocking stuffer for anyone on your list. Purchase holiday cash packs in our branches starting Monday, December 6. We’ll open an hour earlier that day and have an express line for cash packs.
BRANCH CLOSURES Thursday, December 23 Open 8 a.m. - Noon
Christmas
Friday, December 24 Saturday, December 25
New Years
Friday, December 31 Saturday, January 1 Please use the LAPFCU app and online banking. 24/7 assistance is available at (877) 695-2732.
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