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Preventing Fraud and Scams: Safeguarding Older Adults
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Today, scammers are more sophisticated than ever, and older adults are a common target of their deception. Consequently, older adults’ financial security and livelihood could be compromised. It also can take an emotional toll, causing distress, embarrassment and mistrust. Understanding the factors that put older adults at risk for fraud and scams can help loved ones to recognize vulnerabilities and identify resources to support and protect older adults against fraud. Join this webinar to learn more about common scams that target older adults and ways to safeguard them from falling victim to these predators.
Participants in this webinar will be able to:
- Define the scope of the problem and its financial and emotional impact.
- Understand the psychology of how scammers target and deceive their victims.
- Summarize the most common scams impacting older adults.
- Recognize signs that an older adult may have been victimized by a scam and learn how to support them to reduce their future risk.
Presenters:
Lakelyn Eichenberger, PhD, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media.