Elder Abuse and Travel Vulnerabilities – Fraudsters Never Take a Vacation
Summertime means vacation time. But, beware: Fraudsters look for ways to steal personal information while victims are away from their homes. While scammers can target anyone that travels, older Americans are particularly at risk.
This free virtual seminar will provide important information on how to avoid travel scams while also sharing general tips on identifying and avoiding elder financial abuse. Participants will:
• Learn about a variety of mail scams targeting older adults
• Identify best practices to consider prior to taking a vacation
• Learn dos and don’ts of posting on social media
• Learn how to report incidents of potential elder financial abuse
• Have the opportunity to ask questions directly to industry experts from the U.S. Postal Service and members of Apple Bank’s Fraud team
Registration is required, so please register now! You will receive your Zoom link at 10am the day of the program.
Please note: this program will be recorded in Speaker-mode only and shared later on Brooklyn Public Library social media platforms. All participants who register and join this program may be recorded. Your image may be seen if you leave your camera on; if you ask a question, your voice will be heard, and your name may be visible.
This program is presented by Apple Bank, the United States Postal Service – Inspection Service, and Brooklyn Public Library.
Summertime means vacation time. But, beware: Fraudsters look for ways to steal personal information while victims are away from their homes. While scammers can target anyone that travels, older Americans are particularly at risk.
This free virtual seminar will provide important information on how to avoid travel scams while also sharing general tips on identifying and avoiding elder financial abuse. Participants will:
• Learn about a variety of mail scams targeting older adults
• Identify best practices to consider prior to taking a vacation
• Learn dos and don’ts of posting on social media
• Learn how to report incidents of potential elder financial abuse
• Have the opportunity to ask questions directly to industry experts from the U.S. Postal Service and members of Apple Bank’s Fraud team
Registration is required, so please register now! You will receive your Zoom link at 10am the day of the program.
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