Membangun Kesadaran Hukum: Penyuluhan tentang Dampak Buruk Bank Emok bagi Masyarakat di Desa Pasirgombong Cikarang Utara Bekasi

Abstract

Community-based financial fraud, such as emok bank practices, has become a serious problem in various regions, with detrimental social and economic impacts on communities. This research aims to build legal awareness regarding the dangers of Bank Emok through intensive education to the public. Emok banks, which often operate by claiming to provide high financial profits in a short time, actually hide the risk of large losses and potential criminal acts. This research method involves a qualitative approach by analyzing the identified Emok Bank cases, as well as a survey to measure the level of community legal knowledge before and after the counseling. Counseling is carried out through seminars, workshops and information campaigns involving various stakeholders, including law enforcement officials and official financial institutions. It is hoped that the results of this outreach will increase public understanding of the signs of emok banking and how to protect themselves from this practice. Apart from that, this research also aims to encourage strengthening cooperation between government institutions, financial institutions and the community in efforts to prevent and handle Bank Emok cases. With increased legal awareness, it is hoped that the public will be more alert and avoid losses caused by this type of fraudulent practice.