This article originally appeared in the Spokane Journal of Business.
Meghan Fellows, a branch manager for Washington Trust Bank’s Manito location, says she felt compelled to find a way to educate senior citizens about scams targeting their demographic due to the increasing number of instances in which older members came into the branch under concerning circumstances.
“I’ve had multiple situations where someone has come in on the phone with someone who’s telling them to withdraw $5,000 from their account. Sometimes, it’ll be in their purse, and you’ll hear this disembodied voice.”Meghan Fellows
Branch Manager