In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) invites you to a national event focused on protecting older adults and their families from scams and other forms of financial exploitation.
This online program will showcase how Money Smart for Older Adults (MSOA) helps individuals recognize and avoid common schemes such as imposter scams, romance scams, phishing, and other emerging threats. Participants will also receive an update on trending scams currently affecting older adults.
Highlights include:
- Practical scam prevention resources, including tools from Money Smart for Older Adults
- Tips to help people spot and avoid online threats, including investment scams
- Updated data and insights on scams impacting older adults
Presenters:
- Hansen Lasconia, Senior Consumer Affairs Specialist, FDIC
- Fu-Jan (Thomas) Huang, Senior Examination Specialist, FDIC
- Erin Scheithe, M.Ed. Acting Assistant Director, SEC
- Lisa Schifferle, Senior Policy Analyst, CFPB
Who should attend?
- Older adults, caregivers, financial institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies engaged in financial education and scam prevention.
This event is offered through the Iowa City Senior Center.