Lakeport >> Savings Bank is joining the national effort to protect senior citizens from the nearly $2.9 billion in annual fraud. Seniors and their financial caregivers are encouraged to attend the upcoming Safe-Tea Social information session at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center to learn about identifying and avoiding scams.
Established by the American Bankers Association Foundation, Safe Banking for Seniors is a new national campaign of banker volunteers working to educate older consumers and their financial caregivers about the risks of fraud and financial abuse and how to protect themselves and their loved ones.
The event at the senior center will be held Aug. 25 at 1 p.m.
“Scammers are always developing new ways to take advantage of people, and sadly, they often target our seniors for numerous reasons,” said Anna Scott, Savings Bank security officer. “The Safe Banking for Seniors presentation will provide older folks and their financial caregivers with the knowledge they need to proactively protect themselves and their loved ones from these crimes.”
The Lakeport Senior Activity Center is located at 527 Konocti Ave.
