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Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Hosts Educational Forums

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union in Lakewood, New York,  held three educational forums (October 29 and 30, 2024) on elder scam prevention. Sessions featured representatives from AARP-NY, the Secret Service, Disabled American Veterans, Center for Elder Law and Justice, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Dpt. The credit union's CEO, John Felton, moderated the gatherings, sharing insights and providing guidance on ways to stay safe from financial scams and fraud. 

"Walt, SCFCU enjoyed working with you for our events. Your expertise really assisted us to put on a meaningful presentation. I certainly didn’t realize this would happen, but weeks after the events, we have become the go to resource regarding fraud. Thank you for assisting SCFCU as we continue to build the trust of our community!"   

(John Felton, CEO, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, 12/12/2024)

    Navigant Credit Union Hosts Series of Forums to Combat Financial Scams

    Navigant Credit Union in Rhode Island has made a commitment in 2024 to educate its members and communities on the topic of elder financial exploitation prevention. The quarterly gatherings  featured a panel of community leaders and experts offering guidance to audiences of older adults, their caregivers and family members on ways to recognize today's many scams and how to stay safe. The kickoff session was held in Woonsocket, RI, on March 14, attracting Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee to lend his support to all for their efforts to keep older adults safe.  Additional sessions during 2024 were held in Wakefield, RI; North Providence, RI; and Greenville, RI.

      Homefield Credit Union Hosts Forum on Financial Scam Prevention

      In an effort to promote the observance World Elder Abuse Awareness month celebrating a theme of “Prioritizing Dignity, Safety, and Wellbeing for Older Survivors of All Identities,” Homefield Credit Union in Grafton, Massachusetts, hosted an educational forum on Thursday, June 6, at the Grafton Senior Center featuring a cast of subject-matter experts who discussed today’s growing trend of financial scams and fraud targeting older adults.  

        A background advocating for Elder Scam and Fraud Prevention

        Reaching into  the photo archives, here is a brief sampling of the various ways Walt Laskos  managed a credit union initiative designed to ensure seniors are informed and aware of today's financial scams and fraud, while also providing them with guidance on  ways to stay safe from becoming a victim. The initiative, launched in 2017 and conducted on behalf of the Cooperative Credit Union Association, addressed audiences of older adults throughout the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Delaware. 

           

          Memorable Credit Union Moments

          Recaling special people and experiences that not only helped to influence the credit union industry but also shape and guide a mission Walt has embraced, dedicated to the protection of older adults from financial scams and fraud. 

          A representative gathering of Credit Union Development Educators mark the 75th Anniversary of CUNA a
          International Credit Union Day 2010 Webcast From Credit Union House in Washington D.C. (L-R): Paul B
          August 2008 class mentors at Credit Union Development Education (CUDE) training.
          With nationally syndicated columnist, Ruben Navarrette at the 2012 National Latino Credit Union Prof
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