NCUA and FDIC Host Webinar on Financial Scams

NCUA Press Releases

Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

The NCUA and FDIC are hosting a free webinar on March 12, 2026, to educate credit unions and banks on identifying and combating prevalent financial scams. The webinar will offer practical strategies, financial education resources, and best practices for protecting consumers.

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The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are jointly hosting a webinar titled 'Financial Education & Frontline Action to Address Scams' on March 12, 2026. The event aims to equip financial institutions with practical strategies and resources to combat fraud and protect consumers from prevalent financial scams. It will feature insights from industry representatives and highlight educational materials like MyCreditUnion.gov and FDIC’s Money Smart.

Financial institutions, including banks and credit unions, are encouraged to register for this free webinar to learn best practices for fraud prevention and identifying suspicious activity. While the webinar itself is an informational event, the knowledge gained can help institutions enhance their compliance with consumer protection regulations and mitigate risks associated with financial fraud. The webinar will be made available on NCUA's YouTube channel after the live broadcast.

What to do next

Register for the 'Financial Education & Frontline Action to Address Scams' webinar on March 12, 2026.
Review and utilize provided financial education resources (MyCreditUnion.gov, FDIC Money Smart) to enhance consumer protection efforts.
Implement practical strategies discussed in the webinar to combat fraud and recognize suspicious activity.

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NCUA and FDIC to Host Webinar on Financial Scams

March 2026 NCUA and FDIC to Host Webinar on Financial Scams Register Today for March 12 Event for Credit Unions and Banks

Alexandria, VA (March 2, 2026) ― The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) will host ‘Financial Education & Frontline Action to Address Scams’ on Thursday, March 12 at 1p.m. The one-hour webinar, hosted in collaboration with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, will focus on today’s most prevalent financial scams and the actions financial institutions can take to reduce risk and protect consumers.

This webinar will feature:

Practical strategies to help financial institutions combat fraud and recognize suspicious or unauthorized activity.
Financial education resources banks, credit unions, and community partners can use such as MyCreditUnion.gov and FDIC’s Money Smart resources.
Insights from representatives of a credit union and a community bank, who will share proven best practices for preventing fraud and identifying potentially fraudulent activity. Submit questions in advance or during the webinar by emailing WebinarQuestions@ncua.gov with the subject line: “Financial Education & Frontline Action to Address Scams.” Participants may join from a computer or mobile device. Be sure to enable pop-ups for the website. For technical help, contact uccwebinar@ncua.gov or uccsupport@ncua.gov. After the live broadcast, the webinar will be posted on NCUA’s YouTube channel for later viewing.

Register now for the webinar; there is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

The NCUA was created by the U.S. Congress to regulate, charter and supervise federal credit unions. With the backing of the full faith and credit of the United States, the NCUA operates and manages the Share Insurance Fund, insuring the deposits of more than 145 million account holders in all federal credit unions and most state-chartered credit unions.

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03/02/26