According to research cited by the Department of Justice, elderly victims lose $2.9 billion per year to financial exploitation. The purpose of this webinar is to help caregivers identify the signs of elder and dependent adult financial abuse, understand common strategies—by phone and in person—that scammers use to take advantage of their victims, and empower caregivers to protect the finances of their loved ones.
Objectives:
—Know the signs of elder and dependent adult abuse (specifically, financial abuse).
—Know where to report suspicions of elder and dependent adult financial abuse.
—Learn steps family caregivers and their loved ones can take to protect themselves against financial abuse and related predatory practices.