WASHINGTON— With fraud targeting older adults continuing to climb, the League System has rolled out a new Elder Exploitation Prevention Toolkit aimed at helping credit unions better identify financial abuse and educate members who may be at heightened risk.
The toolkit, offered at no cost to credit unions, is the second in a planned series of five member-facing resources the League System said it will release during 2026, with materials designed to be customized by credit unions and used to address issues ranging from elder fraud to broader financial education and credit union awareness.
“The strength of the League System is a direct result of our intentional collaboration. By cooperating to underwrite the cost of these resources, leagues are able to offer the toolkits to credit unions free of charge. Leagues know combatting financial elder abuse is a huge priority for credit unions, and we hope these resources will make it easy for credit unions of any size to educate members, equip staff, and inform their community,” said American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) President Brad Miller.
The Elder Exploitation Prevention Toolkit is a comprehensive, ready-to-use resource designed to support credit unions efforts to fight elder financial fraud through staff support, member education and community awareness.
Fully customizable, the toolkit can be easily implemented across member communications, staff training programs, and community outreach efforts.
What’s Included in the Toolkit:
- Member-facing educational content to raise awareness
- Social media and outreach materials for community engagement
- Staff guides, checklists, and conversation starters
- Practical tools to support frontline teams
AACUL is encouraging credit unions to use the toolkit during June’s Elder Abuse Awareness Month or at any time throughout the year that aligns with their outreach efforts.