Credit Union Hosts Fraud Prevention Workshop

A fraud prevention seminar was held in Scobey on March 12, hosted by Daniels- Sheridan Federal Credit Union.

The workshop was presented by Jenna McKinney, External Affairs Director for the Office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance. McKinney’s office works primarily with security and insurance-related fraud schemes and provides outreach programs to help the public recognize and avoid scams.

During the presentation, McKinney explained that internet fraud continues to rise across the country. Professional scams were estimated to cost victims about $16.6 billion in 2023, with losses increasing roughly 30 percent i...