The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 14.7 percent in April, the highest level since the Great Depression, as many businesses have shut down or severely curtailed operations to try to limit the spread of coronavirus.

With millions of Americans unemployed, cyber-criminals are eager to take advantage of people looking for financial relief. These criminals are making phone calls and sending texts and emails pretending to be from government agencies, banks and credit unions offering unemployment benefits, fake stimulus checks and attempting to get people’s personal and financial information.

To learn more about the most common types of scams and what you can do to avoid them, please click here.

Low Rates, 90 Day No Pay, and Contact-less Auto Buying & Delivery

To coincide with auto dealerships opening back up for business, Aerospace Federal Credit Union is offering for a limited time, auto loan rates as low as 1.49% APR.* 

AFCU members also have the option of No Payments for 90 Days on any term auto loan for new or used vehicles.** 

Also included with AFCU membership is our free Autoland Auto Buying Service.^† Give Autoland the details of the new or used vehicle you want, and if its out there, they will locate it for you and negotiate a price on your behalf with no obligation to buy. With AutoLand there is no need to set foot in a dealership! They also provide contact-less delivery of your vehicle to your home or office. Touch points such as the steering wheel, door handles, etc., are sanitized at delivery and social distancing requirements are strictly followed.

Click here to view rates and apply!

*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. The rate you receive will be based on your creditworthiness. Other terms and conditions may apply. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. **Loan approval subject to credit worthiness, income and equity verification. First payment may be deferred up to 90 days. Interest continues to accrue during deferred payment period. Deferring your payment may result in you having to pay higher total finance charges. Offer subject to change at any time without prior notice and may not be combined with any other promotional offers. ^†Service not available in all areas. Call (800) 795-2325 option 6 to check on availability.

Congratulations to our new monthly winner of the Win with AFCU Sweepstakes!

Carlose G. won $500 for making five or more purchase transactions with his AFCU Visa Debit Card in April 2020. Congratulations, Carlose!

The more purchases you make with your AFCU Visa Debit Card the more entries you get into the prize drawings. We are giving away $500 each month and a $2,500 grand prize at the end of the year! Who's next? For full details and official rules, click here

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