The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the joint release of an enhanced version of the award-winning financial education curriculum, Money Smart … more Agencies Release Enhanced Version of “Money Smart for Older Adults
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Protect Your Clients During Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month, and in recognition, the National Council on Aging published an article that highlights eight tips for seniors to protect themselves from money scams. … more Protect Your Clients During Financial Literacy Month
Preparing for Older Americans Month
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” Older adults have built … more Preparing for Older Americans Month
Social Security Impostors Take Scams to the Next Level
A new article from AARP highlights how criminals have been phoning people, posing as real Social Security officials and flaunting fake badge numbers, to persuade victims to give … more Social Security Impostors Take Scams to the Next Level
HUD OIG Issues HECM Fraud Bulletin
Due to the economic fallout from COVID-19, more people may be considering reverse mortgages but as a consequence become targets of fraud schemes related to them, according to … more HUD OIG Issues HECM Fraud Bulletin
CFPB Announces New Resource To Fight Elder Abuse
As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches on June 13, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a new online resource to help communities form networks to increase their … more CFPB Announces New Resource To Fight Elder Abuse
New CFPB Resource: Planning Your Finances For An Uncertain Future
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published new financial education resources for older adults, their families, and practitioners who work in the aging field during the coronavirus pandemic. Included … more New CFPB Resource: Planning Your Finances For An Uncertain Future
Countdown to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Every year on June 15, communities around the world join together to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an … more Countdown to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Senate Aging Committee Shines Spotlight on Social Security Scam
This week, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a public hearing that examined the Social Security Impersonation Scam that last year cost seniors $38 million. The Committee also released … more Senate Aging Committee Shines Spotlight on Social Security Scam
Scams and Older Consumers: Looking at the Data
(Editor’s note: The following scam alert was issued as a blog post by Federal Trade Commission attorney Lesley Fair in October and republished by the Consumer Financial Protection … more Scams and Older Consumers: Looking at the Data