LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Peach State Federal Credit Union held two seminars at local senior centers in Summerville and Toccoa, Ga., respectively, with plans to continue hosting sessions throughout its service area.
“Criminals use various tactics to target, victimize, and financially exploit senior citizens,” Jay Gilling, VP-fraud and loss prevention, said in a statement. “Often, it can be difficult to identify or speak openly about. We believe that the best way to combat fraud is to bring education directly into our communities and make resources accessible for seniors and their families.”
The credit union’s fraud prevention seminars are free for the public to attend and membership is not required. Peach State said it is committed to educating its members and local communities about the dangers of senior fraud. In addition to hosting in-person public seminars, the credit union provides helpful resources such as fraud tips on its social media channels, blogs, and more.