In Honor of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Westerra Credit Union Hosts Seminar on Fraud Prevention for Older Adults

As part of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Westerra Credit Union is partnering with the Denver Police Department and Denver’s City Attorney’s Office to host a free, in-person seminar with important information about how older adults can protect their money and personal information from scammers.

“Recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime show that adults 60 years and older are one of the main targets for increasingly convincing and savvy scams that attempt to obtain money and personal information through deceptive means,“ said Cynnomon Gordon, Westerra’s Director of Fraud Operations. “Fortunately, simple education and resources are available to keep older adults‘ money and personal information secure.“ 

This information, along with how to identity different types of elder abuse and how to report financial fraud, will be featured at this free, in-person seminar specifically geared for older adults 60 years of age and older.

“It is also wonderful to have the opportunity to partner with the Denver Police Department and Denver’s City Attorney’s Office on this seminar,“ Gordon continued. “They do a lot of great work in the older adult community to ensure they are kept safe physically and financially, and as a credit union committed to our older adult members, we appreciate partnering with them to provide these important resources.“ 

Westerra members and those in the Denver Metro community are encouraged to register for this seminar by visiting www.westerracu.com/security. Registration closes on June 21. This webpage also offers additional tips on how to prevent fraud. 

Free In-Person Seminar: Avoiding Scams and Fraud for Older Adults
When: Thursday, June 27, 2024 

Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: Westerra Credit Union - Cherry Creek Branch
3700 E. Alameda Ave., Denver, CO 80209
Please check in at the welcome desk when you arrive.