FDIC Webinar: Trending Scams and Fraud Prevention for Older Adults
June 16, 2026 / Source: FDIC
Event Date
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 2–3 p.m. ET
Location
Webinar
In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the FDIC invites you to a national event focused on protecting older adults and their families from scams and other forms of financial exploitation.
This program will showcase how Money Smart for Older Adults (MSOA) helps individuals recognize and avoid common schemes such as imposter scams, romance scams, phishing, and other emerging threats. Participants will also receive an update on trending scams currently affecting older adults.
Highlights include:
- Practical scam‑prevention resources, including tools from Money Smart for Older Adults
- Tips to help people spot and avoid online threats, including investment scams
- Updated data and insights on scams impacting older adults
For 25 years, FDIC Money Smart has provided free, high‑quality, non‑copyrighted financial education resources to banks, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations. The program includes instructor‑led curricula for all ages and small businesses, as well as How Money Smart Are You?, a set of 14 self‑paced educational games covering everyday financial topics.
To register, please follow the registration link provided below.
Presenters:
- Hansen Lasconia, Senior Consumer Affairs Specialist, FDIC
- Fu-Jan (Thomas) Huang, Senior Examination Specialist, FDIC
- Erin Scheithe, M.Ed. Acting Assistant Director, SEC
- Lisa Schifferle, Senior Policy Analyst, CFPB
Who Should Attend?
Older adults, caregivers, financial institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies engaged in financial education and scam prevention.
Registration Information:
To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
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Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email [email protected].
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