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Consumer Outreach and Awareness

Resources to Help Prevent Fraud

It’s critical to raise awareness about frauds, scams, and financial exploitation so that consumers can recognize the signs and avoid becoming victims. Access resources from the ABA and the ABA Foundation that can help.

For All Consumers

  • Banks Never Ask That
  • ABA's anti-phishing campaign designed to to educate customers about bank impostor scams.
  • Practice Safe Checks
    A national campaign that educates consumers on how to use checks safely, while encouraging them to pay digitally whenever possible.
  • Consumer Resources
    Information, FAQs, tips and more to help Americans of all ages manage and protect their money and personal identities
  • Infographics on Fraud
    Easy-to-understand infographics on fraud and scams

For Older Americans

  • Safe Banking for Seniors
    Turnkey presentation materials, videos, infographics, social media posts and more to help banks educate seniors about protecting their financial assets
  • Financial Caregiving
    Resources to guide you on the caregiving journey, whether you’re a senior who needs a financial caregiver or a potential caregiver
  • Protect Older Americans from Financial Exploitation
    Quick-start guide on what is EFE, tips for seniors to protect themselves, signs to watch for and what to do if you suspect EFE
  • Infographics for Protecting Elders
    Easy-to-understand infographics on Elder Financial Education topics, including how to protect yourself from scams

For Younger Americans

  • Teach Children to Save
    Help elementary and middle schoolers in your community learn good savings habits through free, banker-led outreach opportunities.
  • Get Smart About Credit
    Young people in your community are reaching financial firsts — whether that’s buying their first car, taking out their first loan or opening their first credit card, they need guidance to get it right.

Our Experts

Jim Hitchcock

Jim Hitchcock

Vice President, Fraud Mitigation

Contact Jim
Paul Benda

Paul Benda

Executive Vice President, Risk, Fraud & Cybersecurity

Contact Paul
Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith

SVP, Fraud Operations

Contact Patrick

Hannah Ibberson

Program Manager, Fraud, Physical & Cyber Security

Contact Hannah

The ABA Foundation

The ABA Foundation offers a breadth of programs that grow and strengthen communities by helping bankers engage with families, businesses, government, and non-profit organizations.