Kelly Gerber, Chief Risk Officer at Municipal Credit Union (MCU), has built her career on protecting people from evolving threats to their financial security. With fraud schemes growing more sophisticated, from identity theft and phishing to AI-driven impersonation scams, Gerber leads MCU’s efforts to stay ahead of criminals and safeguard members’ accounts.
In her role, she collaborates across teams to anticipate risks, deploy innovative tools, and educate consumers on how to protect themselves. Gerber shares her career journey, the latest scams consumers should be aware of, and the practical steps every New Yorker can take right now to secure their money and personal information.