San Diego County CU Hosting Free Elder Financial Abuse Prevention Webinar

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (June 7, 2021) -- San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of California’s largest credit unions, will host “Elder Financial Abuse Prevention,” a complimentary educational webinar presented by former San Diego County Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The online webinar format allows the community to attend from the comfort of their home and is part of SDCCU Financial Wellness Wednesdays.

Online activity has increased dramatically since the pandemic, especially among seniors. During the webinar, Greenwood will cover current financial scams targeting seniors, red flags to watch for, new ways digital currency fraud and how to keep you and your loved ones protected from becoming a victim. Virtual seats are limited and registration is required. To register, visit sdccu.com/fww.

With more than 25 years of experience and having been involved in the prosecution of over 600 felony cases of elder and dependent adult abuse, Greenwood is a renowned, award-winning prosecutor. He’s been head of the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit since 1996 and is currently co-chair of the California District Attorney Elder Abuse Committee. He’s been featured on both CBS’s “Eye on America” and NBC’s “Nightly News.” Over his career, he has been acknowledged with numerous accolades, including the “Visionary for Change” Award, San Diego County Bar Public Service Attorney Award and the Professional Leadership Award by the Elder Financial Protection Network.

SDCCU is hosting Financial Wellness Wednesdays webinars on a variety of topics aimed at improving financial health. Financial Wellness Wednesdays topics include: 10 Steps to Financial Freedom; 6 Steps to Create a Personal Budget; Rebounding After a Financial Setback; Teaching Your Teen About Money; Simple Ways to Slash Spending; and many more. To view the full presentation and topic schedule, visit sdccu.com/fww.

SDCCU is one of the nation’s top credit unions, proudly serving the financial needs of customers in Southern California counties including Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. SDCCU has assets of $10.2 billion, more than 425,000 customers, over 40 convenient branch locations and 30,000 surcharge-FREE ATMs. SDCCU provides breakthrough banking products that meet the demands of today’s lifestyle and delivers banking services that save customers money. SDCCU is leading the way, offering FREE Checking with eStatements, SDCCU mobile banking, mortgage loans, auto loans, Visa® credit cards and business banking services. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Opportunity. For more information, visit www.sdccu.com.