Why trust alone is no longer enough to protect community-based lenders from fraud

Fraudsters are exploiting the local trust that defines credit unions, using stolen and fabricated identities to appear genuine. Dave Rossi explains why shared intelligence is vital to protecting members’ confidence

August 5, 2026

Dave Rossi explains why the credit union movement must evolve, extending beyond individual organisations to enable shared intelligence; image credit: fendyrodzi/shutterstock

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