SMITHFIELD, R.I. –Navigant Credit Union has launched a new series of in-person workshops that aim to educate individuals on how to identify and protect themselves against financial exploitation.
Hosted in partnership with the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General, the Rhode Island State Police and AARP Rhode Island, the Senior Safeguard Seminar series will feature expert advice and analysis from experienced leaders working across the state, the credit union said.
The series will cover various categories of common exploitative schemes such as “imposter scams,” fake sweepstakes or lotteries and phishing schemes, and offer attendees tips and advice to proactively protect their identities and hard-earned assets.
“It is a harsh reality that far too many hard-working Rhode Islanders fall victim to fraud and financial scams every year. With these in-person seminars, we are working to provide folks with the tools and knowledge they need to protect themselves, their families and their businesses,” said Navigant Credit Union President /CEO Kathy Orovitz. “We are looking forward to kicking this series off in March, and we thank our community partners from across the state for their support and expertise.”
Financial exploitation schemes are, unfortunately, extremely common in America – and, especially as technology continues to advance, the issue is reaching new heights, the credit union stated.
Navigant Credit Union inaugural Senior Safeguard Seminar will feature a panel discussion moderated by WPRO-AM host Dan Yorke with input provided by Navigant Credit Union Senior Vice President & Director of Security Stephen Ormerod; Woonsocket Chief of Police Tom Oates, Det. Lt. Richard Ptaszek with the Rhode Island State Police Senior Crimes Unit, Mickaela Driscoll and Jillian Dubois with the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Unit, and AARP Rhode Island Associate State Director Matthew Netto.