Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz are joined by Bryan Watkinson, Vice President of Risk Operations at Affinity, to break down how cyber threats are becoming one of the biggest risks to your financial security.

Key discussion topics include the rise of phishing scams and AI-generated fraud, where consumers are most vulnerable, what protections are available if you're impacted, and the everyday habits that can help you stay safe online.

Following the main discussion, the team discusses a question from the member mailbag. Grant pulls the following submission: My elderly mom recently got a call claiming to be from a government agency, saying she owed money and needed to pay immediately. Thankfully, she checked with me first, but it really scared her. How can I help protect her from scams like this without making her feel like I'm taking over her finances?

Finally, Grant concludes the discussion by highlighting Affinity’s award-winning SmartStart Savings account. Whether you’re building your emergency fund or saving for a down payment, Affinity is here to help you earn more toward your financial goals with this high-yield savings account.

Just a reminder if you have a question or comment for a future Member Mailbag segment, please email them to us @membermailbag@affinityfcu.com.

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Thanks for listening and be well.