DATE: Thursday 27th June 2024
TIME: 9am – 11am
VENUE: Newry Conference & Banqueting Centre
COST: FREE
Our Corporate Patron, Bank of Ireland UK are hosting a Fraud Awareness Event on Thursday 27th June in Newry City as part of its commitment to safeguarding the financial wellbeing of its customers and the wider community.
Speakers lined up for the event include:
- Allison Ewing, Fraud Customer Experience Manager, Bank of Ireland UK
- Peter McGahan, Journalist & CEO, Worldwide Financial Planning
- Tom Jameson, Crime Prevention Office, PSNI
A total of six events are planned in Newry, Bangor, Omagh, Coleraine, Magherafelt and Lurgan, with further sessions in the pipeline.
The initiative is one element of Bank of Ireland UK’s comprehensive consumer fraud awareness programme which is designed to educate and inform consumers about fraud and how they can protect their finances and personal info from fraudsters.
Gail Goldie, CEO of Bank of Ireland UK said:
“Financial crime can take on many different forms, from fraudulent texts, emails and calls through to romance, impersonation and purchase based scams, all with the common goal of taking consumers money.”
“Through this series of fraud awareness events we want to make consumers more aware of the various types of fraud, what to do if they are ever a victim of fraud and how we are investing in fraud detection and prevention to protect them from financial criminals.”
“Our message to all consumers is clear – Stop, Think, Check. If something sounds too good to be true, it is. Be suspicious and keep your guard up.”