Darmabakti Cendekia: Journal of Community Service and Engagements
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): JUNE 2026

IMPROVING INVESTMENT LITERACY TO PREVENT FRAUDULENT INVESTMENTS AMONG TEMAS BATU PKK MOTHERS: PENINGKATAN LITERASI INVESTASI UNTUK MENCEGAH INVESTASI CURANG DI KALANGAN IBU-IBU PKK TEMAS BATU

Lusi Kurnia (Business Administration Study Program, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur - Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

Background: Cases of fraud disguised as investment schemes, which have caused losses to victims up to 2025, still show high numbers in Batu City, such as fraudulent housing schemes causing losses of hundreds of millions, and fraudulent arisan schemes among mothers, highlighting the importance of financial literacy for the community in Batu City. Objective: This activity aims to improve investment literacy among mothers at PKK Temas, Batu City, in order to avoid fraudulent investments. Method: The activity, conducted on November 20, 2025, involving 23 participants and organized in collaboration with Temas Subdistrict, combined interactive lecture methods with field simulations to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the material presented. Results: There was an increase in the average knowledge regarding fraudulent investments after receiving education on investment. Among the 23 participants, after receiving socialization and simulation, the average post-test score sharply increased to 8.65. This average score improvement of 4.13% resulted N-Gain value of 0.75, which is categorized as high effectiveness. Conclusion: Investment literacy among PKK Temas mothers in Batu City improved after the educational activity. As a follow-up, collaboration with PKK administrators can be conducted to regularly share updates on fraudulent investment cases in Batu City and maintain participants’ awareness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DC

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Engineering Public Health Social Sciences

Description

Darmabakti Cendekia: Journal of Community Service and Engagements (DC) is a scientific journal in community service and engagements published by Faculty of Vocational Studies Universitas Airlangga. Darmabakti Cendekia has focused on activity report of community service and engagements in Health ...