LOS ANGELES – Following the successful launch of their multi-city financial education tour in New York City on July 22, Zelle® and national advocacy organization Consumer Action brought their second stop to Los Angeles. The free, in-person workshop offered community organizations practical tools to help members of their communities avoid fraud and scams.
The financial education roadshow, launched earlier this year, is designed to support communities across the country with vital knowledge around fraud and scam prevention.
“We’re committed to empowering organizations with the tools, training, and resources they need to educate their communities about fraud and scams,” said Denise Leonhard, general manager of Zelle. “By equipping trusted local partners, we can help build lasting awareness from the ground up. We chose Los Angeles for the second stop of our roadshow because of its strong community networks and the opportunity to support leaders who are already making a difference on the front lines of digital safety.”
“Fraud and scams affect real people every day - our neighbors, our friends, and members of the community,” said Anna Flores, executive director at Consumer Action. “This event was about bringing together the community in Los Angeles to share knowledge, resources, and best practices. By working together, we can build a stronger, more informed community where everyone feels confident and protected.”
The Los Angeles workshop featured:
- A live introduction to the latest edition of Consumer Action's "Just Say No to Scams" educational module, a free resource that includes a multilingual consumer guide and tip sheet along with tools for conducting community education.
- A session on preventing and recovering from identity theft.
- Resources for staying up to date on the latest frauds as they emerge.
- Details on how nonprofit attendees will be able to apply for a small community education stipend to host an event in their community.
Future stops on the roadshow include Phoenix on November 6 and a to be determined location in North Carolina in 2026.
About Zelle®
Zelle® is transforming how money moves, with more than five billion digital payments sent since its launch in 2017. The Zelle® network connects over 2,300 banks and credit unions of all sizes, enabling consumers and businesses to send digital payments to people and businesses they know and trust with an eligible bank account in the U.S. Money is available directly in bank accounts generally within minutes when the recipient is already enrolled with Zelle®. To learn more about Zelle® and participating financial institutions in the Zelle® network, visit www.zelle.com.