8th Grade Market Research: Bridging The Fraud Awareness Gap

Banking on Fraudology

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Welcome to Banking on Fraudology! Today's special edition brings a unique twist. Join our host, Hailey Windham, as she's accompanied by her daughter Adalyn and Adalyn’s friend, Katelyn, for an engaging and educational session on fraud and online scams.

In this episode, we'll delve into the real-world implications of fraud and scams, emphasizing the importance of awareness and education from a young age. Hear firsthand experiences and insightful conversations about how Adalyn and Katelyn navigate the digital landscape safely, the lessons they've learned from police officers and family members, and their innovative ideas to make fraud education engaging for their peers.

We'll also discuss the various scams affecting youth today, such as insufficient fund checks and blackmail schemes like sextortion. Our guests share thoughtful advice on handling and reporting scams, and brainstorm creative ways to incentivize and implement fraud education in schools.

Get ready for an enriching discussion that aims to bridge the knowledge gap and equip our younger generation to be savvy and safe in the digital world. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with students, parents, and educators looking to make a meaningful impact on fraud awareness.

About Hailey Windham:

As a 2023 CU Rockstar Recipient, Hailey Windham, CFCS (Certified Financial Crimes Specialist) demonstrated unbounding passion for educating her community, organization and credit union membership on scams in the market and best practices to avoid them. She has implemented several programs within her previous organizations that aim at holistically learning about how to prevent and detect fraud targeted at membership and employees.

Windham’s initiatives to build strong relationships and partnerships throughout the credit union community and industry experts have led to countless success stories. Her applied knowledge of payments system programs combined with her experience in fraud investigations offers practical concepts that are transferable, no matter the organization’s size.

Connect with Hailey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-windham/

Banking on Fraudology is part of the Fraudology Podcast Network.