Texas APS to host webinar series on financial exploitation awareness, prevention - KCBD

The series kicks off October 5 with Charla Mulanax from Community National Bank presenting "How Does My Bank Prevent Financial Exploitation." The event marks Financial Exploitation Awareness Month, organized by APS's Northwest district, which covers Lubbock. Details for the remaining October sessions are still being finalized, and APS says it will share information as each week approaches.

Scams and bank fraud targeting older adults and people with disabilities show up in every corner of Lubbock, from folks managing accounts near South Plains Mall to those living independently in neighborhoods like Tech Terrace. APS built the series around real prevention tools, starting with how banks themselves catch exploitation before it happens.

For anyone who handles finances for an aging parent or grandparent, or who just wants to recognize red flags before a scam call turns into a drained savings account, this webinar series offers a free, direct line to people who deal with this daily. Registration is open now for the October 5 session, with three more Mondays to follow.

One bank employee's Monday noon presentation could end up saving someone's retirement fund.