On October 29th, People’s Credit Union hosted a free community fraud prevention forum at the Exeter Public Library. The event was in partnership with Wood River Village, a community-based chapter of The Village Common of Rhode Island, a nonprofit that helps older adults stay active, connected, and engaged in their communities. State Representative Megan Cotter, who represents District 39 in Exeter, Hopkinton, and Richmond, moderated the forum. Also on the panel were Richmond Chief of Police Elwood M. Johnson, Jr., Richmond Police Detective Adam Andrukiewicz, and Erine Lewis, Head of Risk for People's Credit Union.
 
"Fraud prevention starts with education. When we give our community the knowledge to recognize scams, we help protect not only individuals, but also their families, neighbors, and the community as a whole," said Lewis. "This education is especially important for protecting senior citizens, who are often targeted by scammers because they may have accumulated savings and other financial assets over their lifetime."
 
The forum was organized as part of People's Credit Union's ongoing commitment to serving as a trusted community resource, expanding financial education, and helping to protect the public and the communities it serves.