Elder Financial Abuse

Elder Financial Abuse

Thursday, June 06, 2024 Elder Financial Abuse

ABOUT THE EVENT

Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation on elder financial abuse on Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 PM. Katrina Boyer, Investor Education Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, will be the speaker. Elder financial abuse has skyrocketed to become the #1 issue reported and verified to Adult Protective Services. The results of a recent national survey indicate that as many as 20% of older Americans have already experienced financial fraud or are concerned about becoming victims. This session will outline information about elder financial abuse and the latest scams. It will also provide resources on when and where to report to authorities when someone suspects this type of abuse may be happening. This event is free and open to the public. The program will also be livestreamed on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/elder-financial-abuse or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.