Important announcement for seniors:
Older adults, families, and professionals who work with older adults are invited to register for an action-oriented National Town Hall on scams and older adults on Wednesday, October 30, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. Presented jointly by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), AARP, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), this online event will feature:
- Real-life examples of elder financial exploitation that illustrate how it can happen to anyone as they grow older
- Money Smart for Older Adults, an easy-to-use curriculum from the CFPB and FDIC that helps people avoid, prevent, and respond to scams
- Findings from AARP research report on blame and shame in the context of financial fraud
- Five things you can do right now to help prevent scams and financial exploitation
The event will feature these national leaders:
- Julie M. Strandlie, Elder Fraud Prevention Advocate
- Kathy Stokes, AARP Fraud Watch Network, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs
- Ron Jauregui, FDIC, Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, Community Affairs Specialist
- Lisa Schifferle, CFPB, Office for Older Americans, Senior Policy Analyst
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