Peach State FCU helps seniors combat fraud through community outreach initiatives
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (June 10, 2024) — Peach State Federal Credit Union has been focused on teaching safe banking measures to senior communities and their families’ to help combat scams and fraud. With deep ties in the educational system, it is fitting for the credit union to use education as the primary defense for helping combat senior fraud. Peach State has held two seminars at local senior centers in Summerville and Toccoa, GA with plans to continue hosting sessions throughout their service area.
“Criminals use various tactics to target, victimize, and financially exploit senior citizens. 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,” said Jay Gilling, Peach State Vice President of Fraud and Loss Prevention.
The credit union’s fraud prevention seminars are free for the public to attend; credit union membership is not required. Peach State 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 their social media channels, blogs, and more.
About Peach State Federal Credit Union
Peach State is a not-for-profit financial cooperative, serving over 77,000+ members with 29 branch locations across Georgia and South Carolina. Its mission is to provide quality financial services that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of its member-owners. The credit union’s people-first belief combined with its core principles serve as a testament to how the credit union achieves this mission every day. For more information about their products and services, visit peachstatefcu.org. To learn more about the Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation and how you can help, visit peachstatefcu.org/CARES.