Fusion Credit Union is hosting fraud awareness presentations this week to cap off Fraud Prevention Month. There will be a presentation today at 1:00 PM in Roblin, and a presentation tomorrow at 12:00 PM in Inglis.
Last week, Fusion held a presentation in Rossburn. Francine Currie, Rossburn and St-Lazare Branch Manager, said the meeting was a good way for those affected by fraud to share lived and learned experiences to help others.
"People spoke freely, we were in a safe environment, and we shared the stories, and we had some ideas and some tips and tricks, it was really good...a lot of them had [experienced] those grandparents schemes, and that's one of the major topics that we did cover at that presentation that I did," said Currie.
Currie said that having a safe and judgement-free space for people affected by fraud to talk about what's happened to them often isn't just helpful, it's essential.
"It provides the knowledge and the awareness that they need to know about themselves and their peers...and it's sometimes just that reminder, it's ok to say no and hang up the phone," said Currie.
According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, they received more than 112,000 fraud reports in 2025, involving over $704 million in reported losses.
