Elder fraud is a major national concern! It doesn't matter if you are rich or poor, urban or rural. It affects everyone's families. The good thing is that your community banks are in the fight to stop it. The Iowa Bankers Association is hosting a summit to discuss how banks can help stop this terrible trend. You are invited to check it out and understand this specific threat environment. There will be sessions about state laws, reporting exploitations, and various programs that banks are using to prevent fraud. Several banks, associations, and government agencies will be presenting.
Availa Bank President and CEO, Jeff Scharfenkamp, says “As a community bank, Availa sees financial education outreach as a fundamental responsibility in serving our customers and communities. The need for financial education is greater than ever as the most vulnerable members of our society have more often become targets for fraud and financial abuse. We are committed to helping our customers and communities stay informed so they do not become victims of financial abuse. Availa Bank takes pride in knowing that our financial education and guidance has already positively impacted many of our customers and helped them achieve financial success.”
Join the Iowa Department of Insurance & Financial Services and AARP for a FREE educational Stop the Scammers event! Con artists target people aged 60 and older, swindling millions of Americans out of almost $28.3 billion each year*. Don’t become another statistic and protect yourself from fraud.
Our team of fraud fighters has compiled real-world tips and tools that can help protect you and your loved ones. By arming yourself with knowledge of common fraud schemes, you can learn to avoid and report scams. Join us in this seminar to become an Iowa Fraud Fighter and take steps toward a safer future. A light meal will be provided.
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Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud, is a part of the Stay Independent Health Aging series.
The free workshop is to focus on:
- Frauds and Scams – what they are, and which ones are common in Iowa
- Why the older population is a target for frauds and scams
- The warning signs of common frauds and scams
- Ways to protect yourself from frauds and scams
The Stay Independent program is geared towards adults 60+ and/or their caregivers and will focus on identifying warning signs of common scams and reviewing ways to protect a person’s finances. “Everyone, regardless of age, is a potential victim of theft and other fraud, swindles, or scams– known as financial crimes. There are over 50 million Americans aged 62 and older, which puts older Americans at greater risk than the general population. In fact, elder financial fraud is the most common form of elder abuse,” says Ehlers.
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Miacademy Learning Channel brings a teen-oriented view to frauds, scams, and identity theft threats.
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