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Improving Community Financial Literacy to Prevent Illegal Online Lending and Investment Fraud Afrizal, Afrizal; Kanchanawongpaisan, Sipnarong; Abd.Rashid, Muhammad Hafiz; Giang, Phan Bao; Syahriyal, Syahriyal; Nurlina, Eka; Hutabarat, Stiven Jerry Immanuel
Eastasouth Journal of Effective Community Services Vol 4 No 02 (2025): Eastasouth Journal of Effective Community Services (EJECS)
Publisher : Eastasouth Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/ejecs.v4i02.500

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The International Community Service program was implemented in Pematang Johar Village, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra—an emerging semi-periurban area characterized by socioeconomic vulnerabilities that heighten residents’ exposure to illegal online lending and fraudulent investment schemes. Utilizing the Participatory Action Learning and Action Research (PALAR) approach, the program integrated experiential learning, critical reflection, group discussions, and locally relevant case studies to strengthen financial literacy. Evaluation results indicate substantial improvements across key indicators, including knowledge of licensed financial institutions, the ability to identify illegal financial practices, and overall financial prudence. These findings demonstrate that contextualized, community-based financial education effectively enhances risk awareness and encourages safer financial behaviour. The program further provides practical insights for designing scalable and replicable community financial literacy models applicable to similar semi-periurban contexts.
Co-Authors - Afrizal Abd.Rashid, Muhammad Hafiz Giang, Phan Bao Kanchanawongpaisan, Sipnarong Nurlina, Eka Syahriyal, Syahriyal