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Financial Fraud Fighters, a collaborative of 5 credit unions in the Brainerd Lakes Area, were at it again raising awareness for fraud at the Crow Wing County Fair this week. This is the 5th largest county fair in the state and the group took to the stage multiple times to present skits on two common scams we see in our communities: Grandparent Scam and Romance Scam (YouTube links below). Narration was done following the skit that explained what to do including: pausing to take action, checking facts, talking to someone your trust about the situation, and contacting your local credit union and law enforcement for help. The group also staffed two information tables and spoke to locals about other scams, prevention and resources. Grandparent Scam Skit video from CWC Fair https://youtu.be/MaCrwyedhsg?si=xn3C-mSfgqi4ZzAZ Romance Scam Skit video from CWC Fair https://youtu.be/QTIgx3sMl-g?si=9OTpFfbTmQ6DAlBy
Financial Fraud Fighters, a collaborative of 5 credit unions in the Brainerd Lakes Area, were at it again raising awareness for fraud at the Crow Wing County Fair this week. This is the 5th largest county fair in the state and the group took to the stage multiple times to present skits on two common scams we see in our communities: Grandparent Scam and Romance Scam (YouTube links below). Narration was done following the skit that explained what to do including: pausing to take action, checking facts, talking to someone your trust about the situation, and contacting your local credit union and law enforcement for help. The group also staffed two information tables and spoke to locals about other scams, prevention and resources.
Grandparent Scam Skit video from CWC Fair
https://youtu.be/MaCrwyedhsg?si=xn3C-mSfgqi4ZzAZ
Romance Scam Skit video from CWC Fair
https://youtu.be/QTIgx3sMl-g?si=9OTpFfbTmQ6DAlBy