Event Calendar

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Webinar: Social Connection as a Protective Factor for Fraud and Exploitation

Start Date: 12/19/2024 12:30 PM EST
End Date: 12/19/2024 2:00 PM EST

Location:
United States 

Event Website: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m6qRGJSvQxWb7G-4qPf1cw#/registration

Organization Name: Commit to Connect

Contact:
Commit to Connect
Email: info@committoconnect.org
Phone: (202) 872-0888

Social isolation and loneliness are key risk factors for fraud and exploitation. Learn about this important topic—and resources available to address it—by joining ACL's Commit to Connect webinar on Thursday, December 19, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM ET. This webinar will highlight the annual Eldercare Locator Home for the Holidays campaign, which this year focuses on avoiding financial scams.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and National Center on Elder Abuse will also share information on detecting common scams and highlight key resources on staying connected and safe from financial exploitation. Area Agency 3, an Area Agency on Aging based in Lima, OH, will share how they are using art and music to promote social connection and reduce romance scams in their community.

This event will include CART captioning and American Sign Language interpretation. The webinar will be recorded and shared publicly after the event. If you have any questions or additional accessibility requests, please email info@committoconnect.org.


Financial scams and fraud often increase during the holiday season and older adults are a prime target. Find out how older adults can protect themselves with the 2024 Home for the Holidays campaign!