Senior exploitation experts from four states will join the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) Sept. 17 for a webinar on addressing seniors suspected of being victimized by a financial scam.

It is estimated that over $140 billion is scammed from seniors each year through fraudulent phone calls, mail, and social media exchanges.

“Since 2018, the Senior Safe Act has afforded credit union staff with ‘safe harbor’ when financial exploitation of seniors is suspected,” said Walter Laskos, CCUA’s chief communications officer. “It’s important to stay updated on the many scams circulating in order to remain vigilant in protecting our seniors.”

Laskos will host the hour-long discussion, which will also feature:

• Melissa Grenier, regional manager, New Hampshire Alzheimer’s Association;
• Sunny Mulligan Shea, victim witness advocate, Elder Abuse and Exploitation Unit, New Hampshire Department of Justice;
• Regina Schoenberg, deputy director of consumer protection and chair, Senior Protection Initiative, State of Delaware Department of Justice;
• Mickaela Driscoll, elder abuse investigator, Office of the Attorney General, State of Rhode Island;
• Bryan Townsend II, assistant attorney general, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau, Elder Abuse and Exploitation Unit, New Hampshire Department of Justice;
• Michael Festa, Massachusetts State Director, AARP; and
• Terry Choate Jr, CEO/President, Blue U Defense.

To register, contact communications@ccua.org. Additional information is available in the video below.