Jul 17, 2024 · Older adults lose billions of dollars each year to scams and fraud. Get tips to protect yourself and your money. Learn how to spot common scams, keep your money secure, and report financial fraud if you suspect you’re a victim.

Oct 18, 2023 · To help older adults spot, avoid, and report scams, the FTC keeps collaborating with community groups, law enforcement, financial institutions, aging and consumer professionals, and hundreds of others to share fraud prevention material.

Practitioners play an important role in providing older Americans and their families with information on how to prevent fraud. These resources are designed to be shared by caregivers and service providers working with families of older Americans.

May 6, 2020 · Download our fraud prevention activity sheets and handouts and send them to older adults by email. Or share them in person from a safe social distance. Over the last few years, we distributed more than 4 million of our placemats on topics including fake charity scams, grandparent scams, identity theft, and government imposter scams.

Jan 19, 2024 · The Money Smart for Older Adults Program raises awareness among older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent fraud, scams, and other elder financial exploitation. The curriculum encourages advanced planning and informed financial decision-making.

Jan 28, 2020 · Seniors Against Scams Introduction Slides: This presentation provides background for the Seniors Against Scams financial safety education program. Take a look through them to learn more about the contents of the class. Participant Post SurveyThis is the post-class evaluation survey for the Seniors Against Scams financial safety education ...

Elder fraud complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (or IC3) increased by 14% in 2023, and associated losses increased by about 11%, according to IC3’s 2023 Elder Fraud Report ...

Dec 21, 2020 · Far too many older adults fall prey to scammers who are looking to make a quick buck. Here are 22 tips that can help you steer clear of scams and swindles, and how you can to stay safe. Health insurance fraud. Never sign blank insurance claim forms. Never give blanket permission to a medical provider to bill for services rendered.