Kansas Credit Union Fight the Fraud

This week, in alignment with International Fraud Awareness Week, the Kansas Credit Union Association (KCUA) launched a statewide "Fight the Fraud" campaign with visits to Topeka, Wichita and the KC Metro.

 

Fraud is a growing problem in Kansas, especially for seniors, families, and small businesses. That’s why cooperative credit unions, like Azura, have joined forces to raise awareness, share prevention tools, and help protect our communities. KCUA has created a website for consumers - www.fightthefraudks.com - to find resources to help them identify, react and combat common scams.

 

"One of the simplest tools we have is the 'power of pause,'" said Jennifer Keim, Chief Compliance Officer - Azura Credit Union. "Most scams fall apart the moment a person slows down and checks in with someone they trust. Some of the most vulnerable victims of scams are individuals who may not have a trusted person readily available to advise. This is where credit unions can step in and be that resource."

 

Last year alone, Americans lost over $10 billion to fraud and 2.6 million Americans reported fraud.

 

“Scammers aren’t targeting reckless people — they’re targeting everyone. Protecting Kansans from fraud is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue — it’s simply the right thing to do," said Senator Brenda Dietrich. "Credit unions are local — you can walk in, talk to a real person, and ask questions. When Kansans look out for one another, scams don’t stand a chance.”

 

To learn more about how Kansas credit unions are working together to Fight the Fraud, find resources and information, and share your story, visit https://www.fightthefraudks.com/