Each year, millions of older Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud, amounting to more than $3 billion in losses annually, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This presentation will teach you about common scams targeting senior citizens, warning signs to watch for, and steps you should take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is held annually on June 15th as an International UN observance, recognizing that abuse of the elderly is an increasing and serious problem as longevity increases
The last year has been tough for many of us. We may be prone to others – both strangers and people we know well - playing on our emotions or physical limitations. In the spirit of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we are presenting a useful tool kit so that we can become more resilient during these challenging times.
We will discuss how the pandemic has created new opportunities for scams and abuse and present advice and guidance on four topics:
• How not to become the victim of a scams and frauds that target older adults
• Recognizing when people close to you may be victimizing you
• What to do when you think you may have been a victim
• Online resources that can help
(Dial-in by phone also available; numbers obtained on registration or by calling and leaving a message for Paul at 914.231.3227)
This presentation draws on the expertise of our five co-sponsoring organizations:
• Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services
• Westchester Library System
• Office of the District Attorney – Westchester County
• Office of the New York Attorney General
• Pace Women’s Justice Center
How do they get my personal information? What to do if you’re the victim? What do they do with it? Steps to prevent fraud and warning signs. Join special guest speaker Mark Lange AIF, AWMA, CRPC, CRPS, RICP for a free Zoom workshop.
Registration is required. To register for I.D. Theft please click here.
The program will focus on common scams and frauds that targets older adults – the warning signs, how to avoid becoming a victim, and where to seek help if you think you are a victim.
There will be special emphasis on common telephone scams such as “grandparent,“ “Internal Revenue Service,” “unemployment,” “romance,” and “tech support” scams. The program will also cover issues such as identity theft and Internet safety. As a result, seniors will be provided with things to do and to avoid to stay safe in their daily lives, especially when social distancing remains common.
SPEAKER: Tamar Tait, Esq., Volunteer Assistant Attorney General, Office of the New York Attorney General (Westchester Regional Office), presenting via Zoom
Two Options to Attend:
ONLINE: click here at 1 PM on October 15th
IN PERSON:
Town of New Castle Community Center
10 Senter Street, Chappaqua
Refreshments Served!
Register through Bess Steiger at (914) 238-2093 or email bsteiger@mynewcastle.org
Cosponsored by the Senior Law Day Collaborative and the New Castle Recreation and Parks Senior Programs.
