NEWS: Older Americans Month is observed annually every May in the U.S. At first, Older Americans Month was observed as an appreciation of past and present older Americans for their contributions to the country, especially those who defended the country. Since 1963, every president has been issuing a formal proclamation during or before May, requesting all citizens to pay tribute to older Americans in their communities.
In recognition of Older Americans Month, the NCUA is partnering with AARP and the CFPB to host a free webinar about financial crimes against older adults. The webinar is titled “Reframe the Shame: A Conversation About Financial Crimes Against Older Adults” and will be held this Thursday, May 18, starting at noon. Registration is now open.
- AARP will discuss how society views and treats victims of frauds and scams, the language used when discussing frauds and scams against older Americans, and the detrimental impact it may have on this population, especially when reporting financial crimes. The NCUA and CFPB will share best practices and resources available to raise awareness and reduce the potential for financial crimes against older adults.
Participants can submit questions during the presentation or in advance by email. The email’s subject line should read, “A Conversation About Financial Crimes Against Older Adults.”
Participants will be able to log in and view the webinar on their computers or mobile devices using the registration link. You should allow pop-ups from this website.