Smart Seniors:Don't Get Scammed!

Seniors are often targeted for financial exploitation and investment fraud. A recent study found that, in just a single year, older adults lost at least $2.9 billion to fraud committed both by persons they know and trust and by strangers. To make matters worse, victims who lose their money are unlikely to get it back, even if the perpetrators are apprehended. Everyone should have the right tools and information to make decisions about their finances, to know the best ways to protect themselves and their hard-earned money. Representatives of the New York State Attorney General's Office will give you the tools you need to protect yourself and your assets against fraud.