ALEXANDRIA, Va.–To mark Older Americans Month, NCUA said it is partnering with AARP and the CFPB to host a webinar today that addresses how society views and talks about financial crimes against older adults.
The webinar, “Reframe the Shame: A Conversation About Financial Crimes Against Older Adults,” is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
Registration for the webinar, which is free, is available here.
According to the agency, AARP will discuss how society views and treats victims of frauds and scams, the language used when discussing frauds and scams against older Americans, and the detrimental impact it may have on this population, especially when reporting financial crimes.
The NCUA and CFPB will share best practices and resources available to raise awareness and reduce the potential for financial crimes against older adults.
The Panelists
The panelists include:
- Kathy Stokes, director, Fraud Prevent Programs at AARP
- Kate Kramer, policy analyst, Office of Older Americans, CFPB
- Tammie Corbin, Financial Literacy and Outreach Analyst, NCUA
Vice Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman will provide opening remarks for the webinar.
The agency added the webinar will be close captioned, and there is no charge to attend. Participants will be able to log in and view the webinar on their computers or mobile devices using the registration link. They should allow pop-ups from this website, NCUA said.
How to Submit Questions
Participants can submit questions during the presentation or in advance by emailing WebinarQuestions@ncua.gov. The email’s subject line should read, “A Conversation About Financial Crimes Against Older Adults.” Any technical questions about accessing the webinar should be sent to either uccwebinar@ncua.gov or uccsupport@ncua.gov.
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