WEAAD 2026 Webinar: Elder Fraud & Scams – Communication Strategies to Promote Recovery & Reduce Revictimization
Source: National Center on Elder Abuse
Published: 2026
Summary:
Fraud and scams can have serious and lasting effects on older adults, affecting their finances, emotional well-being, and sense of security. In a 2025 report to Congress, the Federal Trade Commission estimated that, after accounting for underreporting, older adults lost up to $81.5 billion to fraud in 2024. This webinar will highlight underlying factors and communication strategies that support recovery, rebuild trust, and help reduce the risk of repeat victimization.
This webinar is co-hosted by the National Center on Elder Abuse, U.S. Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, and National District Attorneys Association.
Panelists:
- Amy Nofziger, Director of Fraud Victim Support, AARP Fraud Watch Network
- Jennifer Lawrence, DSW, LICSW, Director of Clinical Programs and Trauma Recovery, FightCyberCrime.org
- Miles McNeely, LCSW, Vice President, Elder Abuse Prevention, WISE & Healthy Aging
- Pete Staffell, Principal Roll and Flow (Break the Spell Program)
- Vicki, Older adult with lived experience
Resources:
Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC)
- Never Ever Campaign: https://ejcc.acl.gov/imposters
- Upcoming EJCC Webinars: https://ejcc.acl.gov/events
National Center on Elder Abuse
- Elder Financial Exploitation: Fraud and Scams
- Elder Financial Exploitation: Trusted Others
- Psychological Recovery and Resilience After Financial Exploitation
Topics: Financial Abuse
Access: Web-based
Intended Use: Self-directed Learning, Teaching Others
Audience:
Language: English
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