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Cooperative Dept. Launches Free Workshops to Educate Senior Citizens on Safe Online Banking
In a bid to curb digital fraud targeting the elderly, the cooperative department, in partnership with retired employees' associations, has organized free workshops titled 'Safe Digital Transactions' across the region.
The cooperative department has announced a series of free workshops aimed at educating senior citizens about safe online banking practices. The initiative, titled 'Safe Digital Transactions', is designed to help the elderly avoid falling victim to digital fraud.
The workshops are being conducted in collaboration with retired employees' associations, which will provide additional support and outreach to reach a wider audience.
Participants will receive guidance on recognizing phishing attempts, securing personal information, and using online banking services responsibly. The program is part of a broader effort to promote digital literacy among older adults.
Officials say the free sessions will be held at various community centers and will be open to all senior citizens in the area. The cooperative department hopes the initiative will reduce the incidence of fraud and increase confidence in digital financial services among the elderly.
The workshops are being conducted in collaboration with retired employees' associations, which will provide additional support and outreach to reach a wider audience.
Participants will receive guidance on recognizing phishing attempts, securing personal information, and using online banking services responsibly. The program is part of a broader effort to promote digital literacy among older adults.
Officials say the free sessions will be held at various community centers and will be open to all senior citizens in the area. The cooperative department hopes the initiative will reduce the incidence of fraud and increase confidence in digital financial services among the elderly.