CFPB holds Virtual meeting
October 30, 2024 at 1pm (EDT)
Older adults, families, and professionals who work with older adults are invited to an action-oriented National Town Hall on Scams & Older Adults on Wednesday, October 30, 1:00–2:00 p.m. Eastern. 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
Register today! You will receive an electronic invitation to the event within two business days of completing the form.
View recordings of other Consumer Financial Protection Bureau webinars on elder justice topics . Visit consumerfinance.gov/eldernetworks for resources to build or enhance an elder justice network in your area.