CU SoCal Joins Community Leaders to Champion Senior Financial Safety

ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) partnered with Assemblymembers Michelle Rodriguez (District 53) and John Harabedian (District 41), the California Department of Insurance, and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to support the "Senior Scam Busters" seminar, held on May 30 at the Landecena Community Building in Upland, CA.

The event, themed "Your Guide to Being Scam Free," offered essential tips and resources to help seniors identify, avoid, and report financial scams. As scams targeting older adults continue to rise, awareness events such as this are critical for delivering timely guidance and best practices that safeguard seniors' financial well-being.

As part of the event, CU SoCal also distributed dozens of personal shredders to attendees and local senior centers located in Chino and Upland.

"CU SoCal is deeply committed to helping our Members and community stay financially safe," said Melissa Manning, Vice President of Business & Talent Development at CU SoCal. "Events like Senior Scam Busters empower individuals with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and those they care about. It's part of our mission to build better lives."

According to Manning, attendees expressed enthusiasm about learning fraud prevention tactics they had never previously considered and were especially grateful for the personal shredders. Many noted they may not have been able to afford such a valuable fraud deterrent on their own.

This collaborative event aligns with CU SoCal's ongoing efforts to provide financial education, support community wellness, and ensure that Members of all ages have access to the tools they need to thrive.

About Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal)
Founded in 1954 as Whittier Area Schools Federal Credit Union, CU SoCal is a credit union open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. CU SoCal has a superior five-star financial rating from BauerFinancial, holds more than $2.9 billion in assets, and serves more than 155,000 Members. For more information, visit CUSoCal.org. 

SOURCE Credit Union of Southern California