Damyang County Provides Financial Fraud 'Prevention Education' for Senior Citizens

Experts Provide Guidance on Types of Financial Fraud
and How to Respond

Damyang County will invite professional instructors from the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency to conduct financial fraud prevention education for the elderly in the area until the end of this year. Photo by Damyang County

On June 23, Damyang County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Jeong Cheolwon) announced that it is providing financial fraud prevention education for senior citizens who use smart senior centers.

This program was designed to help the elderly adapt more safely to the digital financial environment and to prevent damages from the rapidly increasing number of financial fraud cases.

The education program, which began on June 5, is scheduled to visit senior centers once a month and continue until the end of the year. Professional instructors from the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency are participating to provide easy-to-understand guidance on the main types of financial fraud, prevention methods, and how to respond in case of damage.

An official from the county said, "It is unfortunate that financial fraud damages among the elderly are increasing due to changes in the digital environment," and added, "We will regularly provide practical, real-life education so that seniors can respond to financial risks on their own."

Meanwhile, starting with this program, the county plans to expand financial fraud prevention education in cooperation with related organizations, and to create an environment where senior citizens can safely enjoy the benefits of digital finance.

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