Preventing Elder Fraud

Nikolas Kerest, the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont, with representatives from federal investigative agencies, will speak about the latest trends in elder fraud, tell-tale signs of financial fraud, and ways to prevent becoming a victim of fraud. Over 10 percent of older Americans experience some type of elder abuse each year, and law enforcement is often on the front lines dealing with these cases, many of which involve financial fraud. The Department of Justice and the law enforcement community have aggressively pursued justice for elders in a wide variety of fields. This program will cover past examples of these efforts while also providing forward-looking advice.