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07/10/2025
Credit Unions Fighting Fraud - Free Educational Seminar
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Financial crimes, fraud, and scams are increasingly affecting our communities at an alarming rate. To combat this growing threat, several credit unions, along with Woodbury Public Safety have partnered to organize this fraud prevention seminar which will help attendees learn to prevent and protect against scams. This event is open to the public and welcoming to those of all ages.
In addition, we're offering secure paper shredding and e-waste disposal at the event to help you protect your personal information. Bring your unwanted personal documents and e-waste, such as old phones, laptops, and hard drives, for safe and secure disposal.
Speakers:
- Detective Lynn Lawrence, City of Woodbury Police Department
- Jay Haapala, AARP
- Representative, Minnesota Department of Commerce
- Brad Lynch, Fraud Manager Wings Financial
Key Activities:
- 90-Minute educational session on identifying and preventing financial fraud.
- Secure Paper Shredding: Attendees can bring sensitive documents for secure disposal in an onsite shred truck. (Up to 5 bags or boxes per person)
- E-Waste Disposal: Drop off old electronics, such as cell phones and laptops, for safe recycling. For a full list of accepted material click here.
- Info Booths: Learn more about specific types of fraud from participating credit unions.
Event Timing:
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Shred & E-Waste Trucks Onsite & Info Booths Available
- 9:30 am - Seating
- 10:00 am - Educational Session Begins
Who Should Attend:
Anyone interested in learning how to protect their finances and loved ones from fraud.
Registration:
Reserve your spot through Eventbrite.
Sponsors:
- Visa® Inc.
- Woodbury Public Safety
- Northwoods Credit Union
Organizers - Affinity Plus Credit Union
- City & County Credit Union
- Expedition Credit Union
- Heartland Credit Union
- Ideal Credit Union
- Novation Financial Credit Union
- Royal Credit Union
- Wings Financial
Questions/Media Contact:
Fraud@novation.org
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