AARP Hawai‘i is holding a free webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. aimed at protecting kupuna from financial fraud and exploitation. Local and national experts on elder crimes will give tips and answer questions on how to protect yourself and loved ones from scams against older Americans.
AARP Hawai‘i is holding a free webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. aimed at protecting kupuna from financial fraud and exploitation. Local and national experts on elder crimes will give tips and answer questions on how to protect yourself and loved ones from scams against older Americans.
To participate, register at https://bit.ly/HIelderfraud or go to the AARP Hawai‘i Facebook page to watch a simulcast.
Speakers are Paul Greenwood, an AARP Fraud Watch Network expert and speaker on elder crimes; and former San Diego deputy district attorney who headed the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit and Scott Spalina, a Honolulu deputy prosecutor who supervises Oahu’s Elder Abuse Justice Unit.
They will talk about how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim, identifying red flags that indicate possible financial exploitation and how to avoid falling victim to COVID-19 scams.
I’m sure it will be a great webinar and everyone over 60 should participate if possible.
In any case there are two fundamental rules these days that apply to every adult, but especially seniors.
1. Do not answer the phone unless you absolutely are familiar with the calling number. Con artists can spoof caller I.d. to make it seem like it is a local Kauai number when it is not. But, they are unlikely to spoof the particular numbers of your friends, businesses, or doctors.
2. Never click on email links, period. Never respond to emails that request any personal information.