The federal government, states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia all have laws designed to protect older adults from elder abuse
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When we’re isolated, we can be vulnerable. New Hampshire, there is no better time than right now to stay connected. This website is an initiative of the New Hampshire Financial Abuse Specialty Team (FAST) to keep NH protected, by staying
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Original Post | Manchester Union Leader I SOMETIMES WONDER about the need to name a “day” to draw attention to a cause. However, in this case, the cause is one that needs
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StayConnectedNH was recently awarded Branded Content/Social Impact Bronze Award for it’s campaign to combat all financial exploitation by the Telly Awards. This Is a tremendous honor for the whole team behind this campaign.
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Getting scammed is bad enough. But what are victims then supposed to do with the feelings of foolishness and frustration that often accompany acts of fraud?
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Anyone can financially exploit a senior, but it can generally be broken down into 3 categories: family members, nursing home staff and caretakers, and strangers.
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The “grandchild in jail” scheme, “the pigeon drop” trick, the gift-card scam and the fictitious love interest who suddenly falls on hard times and needs money wired overseas.
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We stumbled across this piece in Forbes Magazine, originally titled "Seniors Beware, Scammers Want Your Money."
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Recognizing the importance of addressing financial exploitation in the Granite State, AARP New Hampshire has generously donated $5,000 to support NH FAST’s public awareness campaign “Stay Connected NH.”
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Source: Consumer Protection Financial Bureau Losing money or possessions to scams, fraud, and exploitation can be especially devastating to older adults, who may be not be able to earn back what they’ve
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Original Post | May 15, 2019 Lynne Snierson Prevent financial elder abuse so you no longer have to hear, “have you heard about the latest grandma scam?” The honest answer is, “Which one?”
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Check out this informative webinar with Senator Shaheen. The webinar, moderated by Todd Fahey of AARP-NH, included representatives from the NH Attorney General’s Office, FTC, IRS, and the U.S. Postal Inspector. There
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