Credit Union Problems?
Reports in a number of Comment Sections:
- Rumors spreading that a mother/daughter team of identity theives have been working at the Patrolmans Credit Union. Mother is an employee, daughter was caught using info. Many P.O.s accounts affected. Anyone have info?
I dont have any info about possible offenders but I can tell you that the credit union has had a huge up tick in financial ID theft type problems. I was the 8th person last week alone to be affected from the north side branch.
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I don't know about offenders either, but there have been at least 30 incidents at the 111th Street Branch. Losses anywhere from 600-2000 dollars. They are accessing the accounts through debit cards.
Be Careful!
Anyone have the full scoop? Credit Union users? Detectives working the pattern?
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posted by SCC at 12:04 AM
108 Comments:
Never been a member of the Credit Union. Other than the chip clips they offer at roll call I fail to see any benefits.
I just looked at my statement and see they chrged me 4X overdraft of $35.00 each but i am not over drafted! Time to chenge to a real bank the credit union is going to the dogs! WTF? I have an IRA for $250,000 coming due a lot of money i was going to put it in the credit union ira plan but not now! The fop does not even recommend using the credit union because of all the problems with terrible personnel!
Off topic but more important than credit union problems. Remember when an officer shot would have been huge news 2 years ago. Now it doesn't even get a mention in the paper (Tribune). Are you kidding me? Been on the job 13 years. 2008 was arguably the worst. God bless Francis, Taylor, Soto and others injured. Productivity and manpower is down. And that will not be reversed in 2009 but will be increased on both levels unfortunately. We all know that the first two-three years an officer is all about arrests until the reality of the justice system sets in for a high percentage of officers. Just be safe out their guys and gals and hope 2009 is better.
I believe an SCC contributer stated in the last day or so that the Chicago PATROLMANS' Credit Union, no longer has any exclusivity with sworn Chicago Police officers, but is now open to all sorts of civilian city employees.
I was more comfortable under the old credit union, and closed my account back when I learned of the change. Now I'm glad I did!
i was going to join, until this. Are the rates for loans really that good? whats the upside? beside a card with a 1990 crown vic on it?
There have been 14 cases of Po s from the 22nd district being victimized. I guess it is not politically correct to put this out . . . .
I dont have any info about possible offenders but I can tell you that the credit union has had a huge up tick in financial ID theft type problems. I was the 8th person last week alone to be affected from the north side branch.
I posted this, I spoke to an A/5 detective who is assigned to my case. He related that the A/5 dicks have no idea at this time as to how these thefts are occuring. He even went on to ask me if the credit union employees related any info about possible leads on this. I cannot speak for the south side aspect of these ID thefts but I am feeling pretty vulnerable right now.
I can confirm that there has been numerous incidents of money being with drawled from accounts without authorization by the account holder.
I don't work on the property crime side but as of yesterday I haven't heard of any suspects being named, questioned or arrested.
Money? what money? your account shows zero sir!
Off Topic BUT IMPORTANT
WOODBURN, Ore. (AP) — A bomb explosion at a bank killed both a police officer and a state bomb disposal technician, and state police do not have any suspects, officials said Saturday.
Police went to check on a telephoned bomb threat received by a Wells Fargo branch bank in the center of town and found a suspicious device, but that device was determined to be harmless. But police said the investigation there led them to the nearby West Coast office where the bomb was found.
Police wouldn't discuss a possible motive for the bombing. Hastings said he didn't know of any grudges against the West Coast Bank, a statement echoed by West Coast Bank President and CEO Robert Sznewajs.
Woodburn police Capt. Tom Tennant and state Senior Trooper William Hakim, both 51, died at the scene. Tennant was a 28-year veteran of the Woodburn police department, and Hakim, a bomb technician, had been with the force for 11 years.
Woodburn police Chief Scott Russell, 46, was injured and in stable but critical condition at a Portland hospital. He has been with the police department for 20 years.
State police said the inside of the bank was extensively damaged, and a female employee was treated at a hospital and released. Another bank employee was uninjured.
Hastings declined to describe the bomb in detail but indicated it was powerful.
A bank employee found the bomb in bushes outside the bank, and it exploded after officers took it inside.
Hastings said he did not know why the officers took the bomb inside.
Police sealed the area around the bank, and it remained closed Saturday. "There's no indication of further devices," Hastings said.
pLEASE never forget the crazy world we live in!!!
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per D/s brust, bureau of professional standards which is under administration in the organizational chart, no more tv's in the lock up.
ok what ever BUT since when does Administration dictate policy for the operations/patrol bureau.
I guess that chart was a waste of time. Cuello should put out an order that all Admin people in Brusts' bureau have to comply to the uniform standards or something to that effect. Oh wait she or Jackson have no real power only the title...
Thanks for the warning and I'm sure some of our top notch detectives can crack the case ...right.
Off topic, but with regard to the two officers killed while trying to defuse a bomb... why in the world did they move it from the outside of a bank to the inside? This action really puzzles me! Story here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081213/ap_on_re_us/bank_bombing;_ylt=AifXTBbnooyEDvnNoaz46xhG2ocA
Hey It's Sunday and the Tact Lt's are still here. I guess they don't have to go to the credit union for a car loan.
I can tell the readers that I was a victim of this theft. I was contacted on 08 Dec.08 by a rep. of the Credit Union who asked if I had made charges on my debit card from Walmarts out south. I stated I was out of town, at which time she related that 1,400 had been charged to my account. They closed the account, and related to me that when I returned home to come in and fill out some paper work so that I could get the money back. Later that same day I was contacted by a Detective from the Freeport Il. P.D. who related that they had Offenders in custody in regards to my theft. It turns out that these shit heads were taking ten dollar gift cards and erasing the magnetic strip on the back. Once the strips were erased they were putting stolen debit card numbers on the strip and using them to make high ticket electonic purchases. It turns out that these numbers were stolen from a clearing house data base, not in anyway connected to the Credit Union. There has been about fifty victims from our Credit Union. There were also other credit unions involved, (Chicago Teachers Union, AFSCME, Illinois Nurses CU) and others I'm not sure of!! They have other Offenders identified and this is a big investigation!! It could total a million dollars!! The Secret Service is going to take the investigation over once they get done with all the bullshit in D.C.. This is the real story and I have to say our Credit Union could not have treated me any better than they did!!
I never joined the credit union and I never even thought about it. The rich invented banks for a reason. Credit Union just smells or riff raff. I am an arrogant SOB and don't feel any shame in saying that.
O.T. On December 6, 2008 at approximately 10:00 AM, Chicago Police Sergeant Gina Dwyer-Meliska suffered cardiac arrest as a result of a condition known as Apical Ballooning Syndrome (ABS). Although Gina was fortunate to receive CPR moments after she collapsed, there was a loss of oxygen for approximately 1-3 minutes during this experience.
Gina has not yet regained consciousness. A balloon inserted into the left ventricle has stabilized her heart and doctors are confident that her heart will eventually recover. However, the biggest concern now is any neurological damage that may have occurred due to her loss of oxygen.
Gina and her family are devout Catholics who believe in the power of prayer. Whatever your faith, they ask that you please offer your prayers and positive thoughts to Gina, her family and her doctors during this time of need.
Apical Ballooning Syndrome was first studied in Japan and it is commonly seen in middle-aged women. It is believed that a primary cause of this condition is extreme stress. If you know Gina you know it is in her nature to work herself to the bone. In addition to working full time, raising three school-aged children and pursuing a Master's Degree, Gina always makes herself available to help her fellow officers in need. Please return the favor by offering your prayers and thoughts to her and her family.
That's why a bought one of those 1000 lb. safes. Interest rates suck so I keep my cash at home.
Anonymous said...
I believe an SCC contributer stated in the last day or so that the Chicago PATROLMANS' Credit Union, no longer has any exclusivity with sworn Chicago Police officers, but is now open to all sorts of civilian city employees.
12/14/2008 12:40:00 AM
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Not "all sorts", only department members that have police IDs. The thefts are internal, so civilians being allowed to join as members is irrelevant.
I'm glad to have had the opportunity to join the Patrolman's credit union, and it benefits all of you that I have a checking and savings account and several loans there; the more money in there the better.
You want to see real problems, join the municipal employee's credit union.
Got out of it a long time ago. Found better deals on my own. Looked at the board of directors, just an arm of the city of shitcago
I like the chip clips also. They come in very handy for things other than closing a chip bag.
They don't pinch as much.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
When is every one going to learn you all now live in Detroit. trust no one and get the F out
DON'T WORRY ABOUT A THING,
BILL NOLAN SITS ON THE CREDIT UNION BOARD TO ALLEVIATE YOUR FEARS. HE'S REAL HANDS ON& STAYS ON TOP OF THINGS. HE'S OUR GUY, COUNT ON HIM!!
Off topic, but with regard to the two officers killed while trying to defuse a bomb... why in the world did they move it from the outside of a bank to the inside? This action really puzzles me!
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HEY JAGBAG---HOW ABOUT YOU STFU ABOUT SOMETHING YOU HAVE NO CLUE ABOUT. TELL ME IN THAT PEA SIZED FUCKING BRAIN OF YOURS HOW YOU WOULD EVEN HAVE ONE TENTH OF A CLUE ABOUT PROTOCOL FOR BOMB/ARSON SITUATIONS. SO DO ME A FAVOR GO BACK TO DIGGING UP SHIT OUT OF THE TOILET AND PLAYING WITH IT. YOU STUPID POS THESE GUYS ARE NOW DEAD AND YOU WANT TO ASK SILLY STUPID QUESTIONS BECAUSE YOU ARE A DOUCHEBAG. ONE OF THESE GUYS WAS A RELATIVE OF MINE SO IF YOU WANT TO TALK OR QUESTION ANYMORE OF ANYTHING THAT HAPPENED. YOU HAD BETTER COME FIND ME SO I CAN SLAP THE SHIT OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!
Anonymous said...
Never been a member of the Credit Union. Other than the chip clips they offer at roll call I fail to see any benefits.
12/14/2008 12:21:00 AM
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I have been a member of the Credit Union for the last 32 years. The Credit Union used to have relaxed lending standards when I first joined. This is no longer true.
I always liked the automatic payroll deduction for loans and particularly for savings. It was an effortless way for me to accumulate a nice-sized savings account. I wasn't tempted to tap the account because it was so inconvenient to go downtown to withdraw.
The Credit Union now has branches and ATM cards. I have never used either, since this would be counterproductive to my goal of accumulating money. These conveniences are beneficial to many of the members, just not for me.
I am retired and am still saving with the Credit Union via automatic deductions. I may have to reconsider now that it appears that thieves have direct access to the accounts.
I hope that there is not a run on the Credit Union as I would like to continue saving with them.
Like a bank, the Credit Union is FDIC insured, so you would eventually get your money back if the Credit Union or bank failed. The problem would be how long would it take to be reimbursed. One month or 20 years?
GO FIGURE! THE PRESIDENT/MAHONEY WAS STEALING MONEY FROM US BEFORE HE WAS CHARGED. BY THE WAY, THEY OFFER NO USEFUL BENEFITS TO US BESIDES HIGH INTEREST LOANS.
Are the theives making copies of debit cards and using them in various IL areas, or are they buying things via the internet or telephonically? My card was used, but it NEVER left my possession. A true pain in the ass to get the bank to credit my account the $642 dollars. I already switched banks.
you can always follow the money, each transaction has a code, each teller has an ID to identify the user if in fact they are using debit cards all they need to do is check the last person to have access the accounts in questions and who set up the new debit card for those accounts.
Holy Fired Them Batman!!!
Who's the political cocksucker who recommended her to be hired to the president. Fire the president! Fire the board. Fire them all.
I closed my accounts at the credit union last year. when they asked me why, I told them to look closely at their employees.
While I don't know of an inside connection at the credit union, it would not surprise me....Most, not all banks have mutts working for them. These valued employees have access to your accounts, your age, address, number-ages and incomes of those who live with you etc...The corporate security for these banks are aware of their banks' problems, however, the realm is so daunting that they are only able to make a small ripple in a large lake. While not confirmed, it is widely believed that account information is being accessed and downloaded. The offenders are using visa/mastercard GIFT CARDS, downloading the victims' account information onto these Gift CARDS, which, since they are Visa/MC now become an activated Debit Card. I don't believe they're wiping anyone out, so be sure to view your entire 2008's statement for inconsistencies! Other bank accounts are also vulnerable, so please, check all of them. An account which does not have a charge/Debit card attached to it is less vulnerable. You may wish to consider going back to "OLD SCHOOL" and utilizing an ATM card only....
I hope some of this info is useful for those looking for answers.
Off Topic
------Stay safe out there-----
-----Save your energy and crime fighting skills for ensuring the safety of YOUR neighborhoods. The Dept. is emptying most of our neighborhoods, but, they cannot dictate where we expend our energy!
At least 2 officers and one detective from 011 were victims also. Not sure which location they do their banking out of. Check your accounts people.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Thanks for the warning and I'm sure some of our top notch detectives can crack the case ...right.
12/14/2008 05:20:00 AM
Go fill out that contact card, bitch.
I believe an SCC contributer stated in the last day or so that the Chicago PATROLMANS' Credit Union, no longer has any exclusivity with sworn Chicago Police officers, but is now open to all sorts of civilian city employees.
I was more comfortable under the old credit union, and closed my account back when I learned of the change. Now I'm glad I did!
12/14/2008 12:40:00 AM
Correct and a complete joke! How about the fact that the credit union is suppose to be there to help out its members with cheaper loan rates and higher interest rates but has the worst rates around.
The credit union is supposed to be owned by its members and is not traded publicly or held privately with dividends paid to shair holders. Because of this concept, in theory, you should recieve favorable rates because the credit union does not have to pay money out to share holders or is not a business venture for privet people in order to make money.
So I ask, where is all this extra money that going that would be going to share holders or private investors? THe credit union probably has more employees than you local B of A branch.
They have great 400% loans there.
I too was a victim. Over 500 + Dollars. I have yet to be notified by the Credit Union as to the identity of offender, or investigation. I'm more than willing to sign complaints and attend court to prosecute these credit union employees.
SCC: this is way off topic - This website was voted one of the greatest web sites by Chicago Magazine in their Feb 2008 issue
I was amazed how we jump on the Detective Division so quickly for something that just is being reported and is not verified. I thought our Detectives were well respected overall. But then I noticed the post was at 0520 Hrs, not exactly an Examined Life, This individual obviously took the oportunity to vent on this issue ( which they were not affected by at all) while they ignore the pressing personal issues from which they suffer.(that are painfully apparent to everyone around them but themselves) How sad.
When are they making the Sgts class?????????????????????????????????????????????? List up over Two Years and we haven't reached a hundred on the list yet. Yeah, that makes me feel there is a chance for legitimate advancement on this job...Take advantage of the tuition reimbursement and then bail out after twenty ASAP.Not to mention the fact that the contractual raises fail to keep up with Real World Cost of Living. A city maintenance mechanic makes more than police officers, shows you where you stand. Teachers get 3.5% yearly in retirement we beg for that each contract. When will we wake up? When we are on line for food and qualify for public aid. Only major city left with Draconian residency requirement,(guess public schools are out of the question CPS 50% dropout rate, 80% can not read at 5th grade level after graduating). Tantamount to Child Abuse sending children to that broken educational system. We are told what job can and can not be worked on our own time, no smoking,no consuming alcohol at any time off duty, give me a break. We are truly lacking leadership by both our so called Union Representation and Senior Command Staff Management. A two fold failure.
Signed the working poor, trying to raise a family in Chicago CPD
SENT EMAIL TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER JIM BEDINGER AT THE CREDIT UNION REGARDING THE ALLEGED THEFTS.
TOLD HIM ABOUT SSC AND THAT HE BETTER GET ON SITE AND POST SOME INFO COUNTERING THEFT CLAIMS OR POST ACTIONS CREDIT UNION IS TAKING TO STOP THEFTS AND CALM NERVES.
NORTH SIDE RANGER.
TO FIND HIS EMAIL GO TO CU WEBSITE AND GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE AND LOOK FOR SITE MAP, THEN LOOK FOR DIRECTORY AND ALL PEOPLE LISTED IN ALPHA ORDER.
Got me for approx. $1200 USC at various stores in the mall (not over the internet).....Debit Card Info used to access funds in checking...the old lady still had debit card in her possession (not lost/stolen)...One good thing is that our account was made full within 48Hrs with no penalty to us.
A FAX message was sent out to all CPD Units by 022 when this shit first started as an FYI to any PO's who bank @ the credit union.
I left my bank (had accounts there since I was a kid) and went to the credit union after about the 3rd change of ownership and various other hassles at the bank.....thought I'd be safer
Loan rates are very competitive and I guess that It's a little easier to have everything all at one place...Good Luck to all and Stay Safe
It took a long time,for you to second guess a dead police officer. There can be a number of reasons the device was moved from the outside to the inside. Namely we in the bomb community don't want the media and potential criminal elements to observe our methods of disruption. Maybe it was a mistake made, out of all of the things that make us all human.
Here's a thought, have a little compassion for the guys family who will bury their loved ones around the holidays then wait for the story to unfold so you can make your comments and feel so superior.
i avoided the credit union after learning that retired FOP guys worked there.
RD's?
per D/s brust, bureau of professional standards which is under administration in the organizational chart, no more tv's in the lock up.
ok what ever BUT since when does Administration dictate policy for the operations/patrol bureau.
I guess that chart was a waste of time. Cuello should put out an order that all Admin people in Brusts' bureau have to comply to the uniform standards or something to that effect. Oh wait she or Jackson have no real power only the title...
Crime way up, morale very low, FBI trying to run a city police department, useless clout promotions, GPS in cars that we're not going to use, they whole CPD is about to implode and he's worried about what I wear in the office. Screw him. And Cuello doesn't have a clue to anything. Back to the bar sweetheart.
Hey brother and sisters in blue,
The ISP Federal Credit Union just took a huge hit from inside just a few eeks ago. They're looking into the company that actually makes the cards. Lots of people affected but they're covered. The people that are gonna take a hit are where the purchases were made cuz the credit/debit companies will not pay out. Good luck but blame it on poor security from within the financial institutions.
Lets consider some of what is working in there! Some good employees but many mutts
The credit union is a great disappointment, last year they kept sending a letters that owed them money, i went to their office and asked for an explanation, the people there had no idea how there was a shortage, and could not understand their own printout. So they told me to call "Jim" from asset recovery, can you sat "Stroke" did not want to explaain, just said "Its already at the lawyer for a lawsuit, good bye".
Nice way to treat a member huh?
Thanks for the calls and the explanation....
Assh...s
per D/s brust, bureau of professional standards which is under administration in the organizational chart, no more tv's in the lock up.
ok what ever BUT since when does Administration dictate policy for the operations/patrol bureau.
I guess that chart was a waste of time. Cuello should put out an order that all Admin people in Brusts' bureau have to comply to the uniform standards or something to that effect. Oh wait she or Jackson have no real power only the title...
12/14/2008 05:04:00 AM
One of the few perks left and they want to take it away!
Fuck this department!
I expect nothing less from pieces of shit former FBI agents who have NEVER been the Police let alone lock up any real criminals!
OFF TOPIC, BUT WAY FUNNY...
Did you guys and gals see the video footage of President Bush having shoes chucked at him by some Arab during a conference? Some of the funniest shit I've seen in a long time. The old man still has some reflexes, though! From the comical look on his face, you know he would've thrown the shoes back at the dude had he caught them. And on a side note...where the hell was the Secret Service when Ol' Number 43 was duckin' and dodgin' the second shoe?
Anonymous said...
Never been a member of the Credit Union. Other than the chip clips they offer at roll call I fail to see any benefits.
12/14/2008 12:21:00 AM
Way back when they were on Wabash and there was no OEMC they loaned me money to buy my first set of uniforms, no problem, I just signed and deposited $100 in than account and I had enough to get all my gear.
That did it for me, they have been good to me ever since. People there know me and I know them. I have all loans there, when I need a loan, new car, motorcycle, mortgage etc.
I just got comfortable there and stayed. It's probably not for everyone but I like the place and the people there.
Anonymous said...
I believe an SCC contributer stated in the last day or so that the Chicago PATROLMANS' Credit Union, no longer has any exclusivity with sworn Chicago Police officers, but is now open to all sorts of civilian city employees.
I was more comfortable under the old credit union, and closed my account back when I learned of the change. Now I'm glad I did!
12/14/2008 12:40:00 AM
Not all city employees, only Police Department employees.
(OT)- boys and girls be CAERFULL out there 2nite......weather forecast calls for FALLING temps and light snow after midnight... with already wet roads,sidwalks and parking lots it could be very dangerous!!!! Unless the city salts....:(
When I closed my account in the credit unionm the lady asked me why
I told her that you guys give us ice in the winter time
SCC u are way late with this post, i mentioned it last week and asked u to post, may have saved a few coppers some cash had u listened earlier
If you want to be SWAT you got to be the best. Know your tactics and weapons, cause we only take the best. Oh yeah by the way that bullet hole in one of our vehicles isn't from one of our elite failing to clear his weapon prior to cleaning it (saturday night), we tell all the ladies its from a sniper.
Let me get this straight. A lock up keeper that keeps me sitting for god knows how long with a prisoner, wants me to feel bad because his TV is being taken away? Blow me!
Bwaaaahshahahaha!!!
SCC: this is way off topic - This website was voted one of the greatest web sites by Chicago Magazine in their Feb 2008 issue
We covered that 21 January of this year. Thanks.
SCC u are way late with this post, i mentioned it last week and asked u to post, may have saved a few coppers some cash had u listened earlier
And you posted it on your blog site exactly when again?
And we doubt that anyone is losing any money permanently.
Anonymous said...
Thanks for the warning and I'm sure some of our top notch detectives can crack the case ...right.
12/14/2008 05:20:00 AM
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You don't have to be a Detective to crack a case. You are a preliminary investigator. Why don't you show us how its done. Oh yeah, I forgot. You are too busy complaining about how hard you have it and how you are the best cop in the world. Nevermind.
Did you know.....
Full-time Civilian Employees of the Chicago Police Department and Full-time Employees of the Office of Emergency Management Communications are eligible to join. Members' spouses, children, grandchildren, parents, brothers and sisters and Domestic Partners meeting criteria, may also join. Retirees and their families from eligible groups also qualify for membership.
"ONE OF THESE GUYS WAS A RELATIVE OF MINE SO IF YOU WANT TO TALK OR QUESTION ANYMORE OF ANYTHING THAT HAPPENED. YOU HAD BETTER COME FIND ME SO I CAN SLAP THE SHIT OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!
12/14/2008 10:29:00 AM"
HAVE ANOTHER DRINK LYING SACK OF SHIT. THE LACK OF COMMONSENSE HIT A LITTLE TOO CLOSE TO HOME, HENCE YOUR BABBLING RANT
Anonymous said...
I believe an SCC contributer stated in the last day or so that the Chicago PATROLMANS' Credit Union, no longer has any exclusivity with sworn Chicago Police officers, but is now open to all sorts of civilian city employees.
I was more comfortable under the old credit union, and closed my account back when I learned of the change. Now I'm glad I did!
12/14/2008 12:40:00 AM
WRONG, IT IS OPEN TO POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY, SWORN OR CIVILIAN.
I GOT HIT FOR $1500.00 AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT HAPPENED???? i CALLING BS. I SMELL A RAT IN THE CPFCU.
I have been a member of the Credit Union for over 35yrs.
Loads, Checking CD,s etc,etc,etc.
Never had a Problem.
I too, was a victim of this bs. My debit card NEVER left my possession, yet some KMart in Rockford charged my debit almost $1,500. Employees at the credit union (on 111th) tried passing the buck suggesting that many victims were also victims at 7-11, that 7-11 must have something to do with this. Needless to say, I closed my accounts and opened up somewhere else...a place that's not so Mickey Mouse. What a joke.
I have been with CPFCU for 11 years and have not had one problem with them. When it came to getting my mortgage (5.6%) and a fixed equity loan (7.5%) I was able to close within 2 weeks and 5 days respectively. I had banked with other financial institutions and mortgage companies and I never had the quick turn around as with CPFCU. I have a couple of 36 month CD's paying well over 5%. As for service, again no complaints here. One time, some company in Peoria tried to get $300.00 out of my checking via a debit card. That situation was rectified within 5 business days and I did not lose any money. For those who have had problems, I hope they are remedied quickly and accurately. Of course, the best way to do this is to hire less mutts and more capable financial employees.
I've always made it a point to find out how certain bosses got prompoted....
So when I met a dumb, fat ass sgt. 10 years ago, who only had about 5 on the job, I got curious....
Turns out the now Lt. E. G-M (Bigger ass-still dumb) was Daniel Mahoney's secretary before getting on....
Of course this was back in the day of LARGE signature LOANS for bosses....(Jim M. the Patton of the Airport for one)
So thats how she did it....
P.S. Hasn't the credit union been very quiet about the theft of C.U. funds from Mahoney's kis, the former President?
P.P.S. The City just paid a shit loasd to a copper that E. G-M fucked with, about 15,000.00
Good work boss!!!!
Welp, guess quite a few here aren't veterans or children of veterans! USAA anyone?
Way better run.
And for those of you who feel a need to go to a physical branch to retrieve cash, please be aware that quite a few financial institutions, particularly the online-centric types, will credit your account for charges incurred using an ATM anywhere. Think E*Trade.
Just make sure your accounts are insured up to 100K or more.
per D/s brust, bureau of professional standards which is under administration in the organizational chart, no more tv's in the lock up.
ok what ever BUT since when does Administration dictate policy for the operations/patrol bureau.
I guess that chart was a waste of time. Cuello should put out an order that all Admin people in Brusts' bureau have to comply to the uniform standards or something to that effect. Oh wait she or Jackson have no real power only the title...
12/14/2008 05:04:00 AM
SOMEONE MUST HAVE FINALLY FILE A BEEF AGAINST 007TH DIST MIDNIGHTS. THOSE ARE SOME LAZY DOG ASSES. YOU BIDDED FOR THE LOCK-UP. NOW DO YOUR FUCKING JOB. MUCH RESPECT FOR 2ND AND 3RD WATCH LOCK-UP GUYS.
Anonymous said...
"ONE OF THESE GUYS WAS A RELATIVE OF MINE SO IF YOU WANT TO TALK OR QUESTION ANYMORE OF ANYTHING THAT HAPPENED. YOU HAD BETTER COME FIND ME SO I CAN SLAP THE SHIT OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!
12/14/2008 10:29:00 AM"
I can't slap the shit out of you if you claim "Anonymous" asshat.
"I never joined the credit union and I never even thought about it. The rich invented banks for a reason. Credit Union just smells or riff raff. I am an arrogant SOB and don't feel any shame in saying that."
Thanks for the tip, J-Fed, but the majority of us here at the CPD came to THAT conclusion about you a long time ago.
I was also taken for $287.00. I was informed that my card was cloned.
I must have swiped my card and not realized that the cloning device was on the machine.
IT WAS MY FAULT!!
Not the credit unions’!!
A/5 contacted me and said he had about 30 cases on this desk and it was is first day back from furlo.
A/5 also said that there had been at least 3 devices recovered from the north side and he had pictures taken from an ATM machine of a possible offender.
Don’t blame the Credit Union it’s my fault and it’s YOURS too if this happened to you!
hey if you don't like the credit union leave and see how you get treated elsewhere. I have been a member for over 28 years and have not had any problems or thefts. Also for you youngsters OEMC at one time was all police officers and then they were still police department employees after they took the coppers out of there. So now that they have changed to OEMC you want to through them out with all the money they put into the system?? Get a life and get back to work
my daughters credit card was used to buy $1000 worth of stuff from carson's and macy's. it is a credit union issued visa credit card. we reported it to visa and they took care of it. we thought the number got stolen at trader joe's out in orland but now that I see this I have to wonder.
Det. Shaved Longcock said...
I can confirm that there has been numerous incidents of money being with drawled from accounts without authorization by the account holder.
I don't work on the property crime side but as of yesterday I haven't heard of any suspects being named, questioned or arrested.
12/14/2008 02:36:00 AM
You should be in svu
Captain "Jimbo" Spratte from the fighting 008 also lost a few hundred dollars in this scheme
WRONG, IT IS OPEN TO POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY, SWORN OR CIVILIAN.
12/14/2008 08:15:00 PM
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Wrong again. Here's the information from their website.
"Did you know.....
Full-time Civilian Employees of the Chicago Police Department and Full-time Employees of the Office of Emergency Management Communications are eligible to join.
Members' spouses, children, grandchildren, parents, brothers and sisters and Domestic Partners meeting criteria, may also join. Retirees and their families from eligible groups also qualify for membership."
In my opinion one would be hard pressed to find a bank that can match the CPFCU in service and loan rates.There are a coupl.e of employees there who are less than capable but overall the service is better than banks It is insured as banks are.Jim Bedinger is an excellent employee and has gone out of his way to help me a couple times.There credit card rates are very low compared to most major banks and I personally have a second home loan with them that they helped with by lowering the interest rate on in a very difficult time for me.
I've been a member of CPFCU for 23 years, never a problem. If there is a problem and fraud is committed the member is not liable. It will get straightened out. The credit union will make members whole.
If you don't like the credit union go somewhere else, there are loads of banks. Like grocery stores and bars find one that you like. Also jobs.
So many people complain about this job but so few move on to something else. There must be a reason.
THose of your bitching about the lock up having Tvs the point was not that they have tvs but that the administration side of the dept. is dicatating policy for the patrol side and it shows the exempts that are really CPD(whether you like them or not) have no power...
NO MORE TVS IN LOCK UP CMON!
HAS ANY ONE NOTICED HOW SMALL TVS R NOW? THE SIZE OF A CELL PHONE CAN U SAY IPOD... MAY B THE WATCH COMMANDERS NEED THE TVS OUT OF THEIR OFFICE!
A PRICK THATS NEVER WORKED AN HOUR IN A SHIT HOLE LOCK UP MAKING RULES TO FUCK WITH TURNKEYS!
POOR BLINKY BEA, SHE SEEMS TO B MISSING IN ACTION J-FED HAD SUCH A CRUSH ON HER WHEN HE FIRST STARTED HERE, I WONDER WHAT HAPPENED?
WHY IS THE CUTE MEDIA LADY ALWAYS WITH HIM NOW CAN U SPELL S-P-Y 4 DALEY.
WELL I NOTICED THE POLICE SHOOTING IN TEN IS STILL AN OPEN CASE BUT I DONT SEE ANY ARREST BY TEN TACT OR GANGS ON CLEAR. MAY BE RICK FLAIR SHOULD TAKE TACT TOO! ZERO TOLERANCE CMON ZAVALA WAKE UP!!!
OH AND THANKS FOP AND THE CREDIT UNION FOR STALLING AND NOT POSTING THAT OFFICER WERE HAVING THEIR ACCOUNTS ROBBED RIGHT BEFORE THEIR EYES.
I KNOW THEY ARE BUSY WRITING UP THAT NEW CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY THAT NO INFO HAS BEEN RELEASED 4 MONTHS!!!
Along the same line a friend of mine who is with Chase bank here in IL just last week had $1600 used out of her account. The bank put a hold on her account but not until after $1600 had been spent in South Carolina! I would say be careful but there's not a lot you can do to prevent it. It seems that they are all inside jobs.
Anonymous said...
I was also taken for $287.00. I was informed that my card was cloned.
I must have swiped my card and not realized that the cloning device was on the machine.
IT WAS MY FAULT!!
Not the credit unions’!!
A/5 contacted me and said he had about 30 cases on this desk and it was is first day back from furlo.
A/5 also said that there had been at least 3 devices recovered from the north side and he had pictures taken from an ATM machine of a possible offender.
Don’t blame the Credit Union it’s my fault and it’s YOURS too if this happened to you!
Not necessarily, They dont need your card to clone it. All they need is your number. They can use any kind of card, hotel room credit card key, gift card, etc. Then they use a machine that imprints your number on the card, and now they have your card. They cloned my cpfcu credit card last week. 3 charges of $800.00 at toys r us, $547.00 at walmart and $47.00 at some gas station. Visa called my wife who informed the person that we had both of are cards and that we didnt charge anything. Visa made the corrections, closed the account and sent us new cards.The thing I question is the purchase at toys r us. They made three purchases of over $800.00 within one minute of each other at the same store and know one questioned the purchase
To: 12/14/2008 11:35:00 AM
>>Anonymous Anonymous said...
Thanks for the warning and I'm sure some of our top notch detectives can crack the case ...right.
12/14/2008 05:20:00 AM
Go fill out that contact card, bitch.<<
NOW'S THATS FUNNY!!!
Shit happens everywhere it doesn't matter where you are, you just have a better chance of recovery. One of the greatest " recocognized investment account experts" in the country just lost billions of peoples pensions through fraud after a family member turned him in. Several of his clients were large FD's and PD's in various US cities. He just snapped in this economy. Wanted to protect his own large multi-generagionational family from any losses.
----OH AND THANKS FOP AND THE CREDIT UNION FOR STALLING AND NOT POSTING THAT OFFICER WERE HAVING THEIR ACCOUNTS ROBBED RIGHT BEFORE THEIR EYES.
I KNOW THEY ARE BUSY WRITING UP THAT NEW CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY THAT NO INFO HAS BEEN RELEASED 4 MONTHS!!!----
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM BLASTING OR BELOVED UNION!!! DONAHUE AND HIS MINIONS HAVE BEEN TIRELESSLY WORKING ON A WAY TO GIVE ALL OF OUR RIGHTS AND BENEFITS BACK TO THE CITY IN RETURN FOR A 3% RAISE--.25% FOR FIRST 3/4 OF THE YEAR, AND 2.25% FOR THE LAST 1/4......JUST JOKING MARK, DON'T GET YOUR PANTIES IN A BUNCH!!!!
PLEASE DO US A FAVOR------REPRESENT US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R AS USEFUL TO THE MEMBERS OF LODGE 7 AS TODD STROGER IS TO THE RESIDENTS OF COOK COUNTY....I'M NOT BLASTING THE UNION, JUST THE REPRESENTATION---OR LACK THEREOF.
MAYBE TRY FIGHTING BACK---IT MIGHT WORK IF YOU GIVE IT A TRY....WHEN THE CITY FINDS A LOOP HOLE, YOU FIND ANOTHER, ACTUALLY GET OFF YOUR ASS AND GO TO ROLL CALLS AND EXPLAIN HOW THE MEMBERS SHOULD UTILIZE THESE LOOP HOLES----I KNOW, BEFORE YOU RESPOND, YOU'VE BEEN TO 533 ROLE CALLS IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS....I AND MY COLLEGES MUST HAVE BEEN LATE THOSE DAYS BECAUSE THE ONLY TIME I HAVE SEEN ONE OF OUR BELOVED REPRESENTATIVES IS WHEN THEIR STUFFING THEIR FACE FULL OF PIZZA "REPRESENTING" AN OFFICER AFTER HE/SHE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A SHOOTING.......KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK......
So many people complain about this job but so few move on to something else. There must be a reason.
Maybe it's the possibility of spending a tour riding around the ghetto with your bright smiling personality.
Not a member, but I do frequently stop in for a handful of free candy and a ball point pen.
Okay, is it just Credit Union issued credit cards, or is money actually being taken out of accounts? No matter, I'm going over this week and taking my money out and my kid's money out and opening an account at a bank. Not that I feel much safer there, but at least I'm not on notice there are theives at work...this sucks.
I too just got jacked for $297!!! At least they left my balance at $3
I'm immune on this one. If any of these thieves can squeeze more than my old lady has out of any of my credit cards, they can be my guest.
I had over $700.00 bucks taken from my account...had the same card for 7 years never had a problem til last week..inside job for sure
"...I keep my cash at homee..."
What's your address?
GET RD'S ALL ANY CASE OF FRAUD! DONT JUST GO INTO THE CREDIT UNION AND FILL THEIR PAPERWORK OUT..WE NEED TO TRACK IT CRIMINALLY..
CPPCU is a Federally Insured Institution. F.B.I. will be taking this one, probably already on it,w/o saying so publicly. They might not be good street police, but their Financial Agents are top-notch, and have more power to subpoena, etc. hopefully Jody's guys will help us out, our hard-earned money is already being stolen by da Mayo via his phoney taxes and user fees.
SCC,
A few years back my Wife and I opened an account for our college age son (He has since graduated). About 2 weeks ago he had his account cleaned out to the sum of about $1100 dollars.
The fraudulent charges took place on the Southside and South Suburbs. The Credit Union was great about fixing his account.
I thought someone scanned his card in a tavern downtown; maybe your post had something to do with it???
Thanks
A PO Dad
I HAVE DRIVEN BY THE 111TH ST. CREDIT UNION SEVERAL TIMES, LOOKS MORE LIKE A CURRENCY EXCHANGE...
Employee's of banks and credit unions should be subject to: background checks, criminal history checks, lie detector exams every 3 months and an increased supervision by higher ups on the job.
I HAVE DRIVEN BY THE 111TH ST. CREDIT UNION SEVERAL TIMES, LOOKS MORE LIKE A CURRENCY EXCHANGE...
thats why we call it the southside
I am pretty sure every bank has automatic payroll deduction for loans and savings these day. It's not 1950.
Think outside the box.
The credit union will tell you first hand that the interest rate for new car loans sucks. Used car loans is about the only good thing.
But then again who the hell is getting a used car loan. Someone with crap credit.
In my opinion one would be hard pressed to find a bank that can match the CPFCU in service and loan rates.There are a coupl.e of employees there who are less than capable but overall the service is better than banks It is insured as banks are.Jim Bedinger is an excellent employee and has gone out of his way to help me a couple times.There credit card rates are very low compared to most major banks and I personally have a second home loan with them that they helped with by lowering the interest rate on in a very difficult time for me.
12/14/2008 11:12:00 PM
and how many banks have you compared? shut up. they are all the same. not one is better than the other.
"...I have driven by the 111th St. location several times..."
Can you pick me up a Beef Burrito at Burrito Station?
you can clone my card. nothing to withdraw...im broke! bar tabs killing me!
Funny how all the complaints about the credit union are from police officers that can't spell. Also funny how the coppers that are complaining, probably have a credit score below 500!!! Those are the people you should blame for high interest rates, not the credit union itself!! If all the members paid their loans off on time and never acrued charges due to their lack of responsibility to pay their bills, the credit union would be able to offer better rates than they already do!!! And as for the person who had to talk to Jim in the Asset Recovery Department... maybe you should stand up and tell your fellow officers that YOU are one of the reasons why we have to make it harder to get loans... b/c people like you decide to not pay your loan for over 6 months!!! That would be the only reason you would be directed to the cu's attorney's and talking to anyone in that department in the first place!!! And the nerve of everyone to think that pulling your $ from the cu is the best idea!!! What about all the coppers that have currently been arrested for their own "inside conspiracy"? Did the credit union get up and say that they would not lend to such criminals? That along with a copy of your credit report and pay stub you would need to get background checks, lie detector tests, etc? No... The credit union paid for a sign that specifically stated "Thank you Chicago Police Officers"!!! And you know why? Because even if there is an inside job going on inside the credit union, there are more diligent, respectible, intelligent employees that work there that do their job well everyday, just like there are police officers that do their job well everyday!!! The criminals that have worked there have always been caught and prosecuted for their wrong doing's. One bad incident makes everyone associated just as terrible?? Also, I think you are forgetting that the current CEO of the credit union opened the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation ... how's that for not caring about Chicago Police Officers and their needs? You shouldn't give financial advice to anyone when you have no knowledge of it yourself!! Educate yourself to make your own decisions... consider the sources of people that are giving you this info. Of course someone with a credit score of 500 is going to get a "400%" loan, and of course the people that need to talk to the legal department of a financial institution are going to tell you that the place sucks. Expanding the membership is only going to benefit the members who utilize it, the more members with more money, the better payout benefits and loan rates you will receive!! Also remember that you are the police and you should know more than ANYONE that there are criminals EVERYWHERE and they can not always be avoided. Believe that justice will be served!! Thank you credit union for all of the advantages that you give to Chicago Police Officers and their families!!
"...I have driven by the 111th St. location several times..."
Can you pick me up a Beef Burrito at Burrito Station?
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Sure...Caca or no caca?
just recieved 3 new charges on my credit card... all from mchenry il. all at gas stations... scumbags!!!!
I heard somebody come over zone 1
(1st watch) last night and requsted an address for the credit union on North harlem and related he was working on another id theft report. hmmmmmmmmmmm.
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