The Verve Blog

Security + Fraud

Holiday Scams to Look Out For in 2023

The holiday season is officially upon us! As you settle in for another great year of generosity and goodwill, it’s worth remembering that, unfortunately, there…

Melissa LieglNovember 28, 2023

Impact in the Community

Verve supports communities through volunteer work and charitable giving

On October 9, team members from Verve, a Credit Union, spent two hours in the afternoon volunteering at over thirty local organizations in the Oshkosh,…

Melissa LieglNovember 8, 2023

Security + Fraud

Steps to protect yourself from card skimming scams

On Monday, Oct. 16, evidence of a card skimming device was discovered on two Verve ITMs. Impacted Verve members were contacted and will get a…

Verve, a Credit UnionOctober 17, 2023

Building Your Savings

Four Savings Challenges

Need to save money fast? Instead of stressing about adding more income, you can try maximizing your money by spending less. We call it addition…

Melissa LieglAugust 30, 2023

Press Releases

Verve Names Grant Wheat as VP of Risk Management

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin – Grant Wheat has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Risk Management at Verve, a Credit Union. Wheat comes to…

Mindy PetrackAugust 25, 2023

Security + Fraud

Know common scam scenarios so you can bust them

When you know how to spot a scam, you’re better able to stop it. No matter your age or gender, residence or education level, Barbie…

Melissa LieglAugust 21, 2023

Family Finances

Make Memories with Back-to-School Shopping

Does the imminent end of summer have your kids down in the dumps? You: Great news, kids! You head back to school in LESS THAN…

Melissa LieglAugust 10, 2023

Security + Fraud

Scam Alert: Caller ID Spoofing

Some Verve members are being targeted by scammers using Caller ID Spoofing. Here is what you need to know.   What is “Caller ID Spoofing”?…

Melissa LieglJuly 14, 2023

Money

Five Steps to Recession-Proof Your Finances

How is a storm like a recession? A little preparation goes a long way. At Verve, we have the tools and resources to help you…

Melissa LieglJuly 12, 2023

Security + Fraud

Scam Alert: Family Emergency Schemes

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published an article sharing a remarkable development in artificial intelligence (AI) technology: AI is now capable of cloning voices.…

Melissa LieglJuly 12, 2023

Creating a Budget

Three ways Verve can help you stress less about money

A survey from Thriving Wallet found that 90% of Americans suffer from financial stress, which negatively impacts their health, relationships, sleep, and more. Luckily, there’s…

Melissa LieglJune 12, 2023

Impact in the Community

A Look Back at 2022

Verve is more than a financial institution. Verve is who we are: Family. Friends. Neighbors. We live, work, and play in our communities, just like you, and…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 24, 2023

Security + Fraud

Scam Alert: Phishing Text Message

Verve members and non-members are being targeting by the following text message scam: This is a scam.    What you can do:   Do not click…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 15, 2023

About UsPress Releases

Verve Hires Cari Larsen as Controller

Verve, a Credit Union, is pleased to announce the hire of Cari Larsen as Controller. Larsen comes to Verve from Byline Bank, where she served…

Mindy PetrackApril 28, 2023

About UsPress Releases

Glen Stiteley Named Chief Financial Officer at Verve

Verve, a Credit Union, has announced the hire of Glen Stiteley as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Stiteley comes to Verve from Shipbuilders Credit Union, where…

Mindy PetrackApril 26, 2023

Security + Fraud

What you need to know about Account Takeover Fraud

What is account takeover fraud? Account takeover fraud is one of the most common forms of identity theft. It occurs when fraudsters: Gain access to your…

Melissa LieglMarch 24, 2023

Security + Fraud

Business Scam Alerts: Fraudsters are posing as vendors + stealing checks from the mail

Vendor Scam A fraudster poses as a vendor that contacts your business out of the blue to gain access to sensitive financial information. Why do…

Melissa LieglMarch 10, 2023

About UsPress Releases

Verve Supports Boys & Girls Club Capital Campaign

Verve, a Credit Union, has pledged $1 million to the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh’s Capital Campaign, an ambitious building expansion and community center…

Mindy PetrackMarch 1, 2023