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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse is a growing concern in our society, affecting countless seniors who deserve to live with dignity, respect, and security. As our population ages, it becomes increasingly important to raise awareness about elder abuse and to take proactive measures to prevent it. Planters First Bank is deeply committed to safeguarding our senior community from fraud and financial abuse, and we are proud to...

Planters First Bank is joining the national effort to protect seniors from becoming victims of fraud and financial abuse by offering Safe Banking for Seniors workshops within the communities we serve and by providing free online resources. Each year, older customers lose approximately $2.9 billion to fraud, but that number is suspected to be drastically underestimated because only 1 in 44 seniors report financial abuse. Safe Banking for Seniors is a new financial education program...

Planters First Bank has information for you during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) — March 5 - 11, 2023 — and any time of the year. NCPW is a time when government agencies, consumer protection groups, and organizations like ours work together to share information about consumer rights and help people learn to spot, report, and avoid scams. Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Wondering about the best way to improve your credit, shop for a used...