FREE Elder Fraud Prevention Education Program

As elder fraud continues to escalate nationwide, the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation (SDSCF) is significantly expanding its Elder Fraud Prevention education efforts across San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County, supported by a transformational gift of more than $200,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Federal data shows that older adults lose billions of dollars each year to fraud, with losses and victim counts rising sharply as scams become more sophisticated, more targeted, and harder to detect. Investment scams, impersonation schemes, and technology-driven fraud now account for the largest financial losses among older adults.

Today’s scams are increasingly powered by artificial intelligence, voice cloning, spoofed phone numbers, and highly convincing emails and text messages. Criminals can now impersonate family members, financial institutions, attorneys, and government agencies with alarming accuracy, often creating a sense of urgency designed to override caution.

SDSCF’s Elder Fraud Prevention program is built on a simple principle: education saves people from becoming victims. Through community workshops, webinars, and on-site trainings, participants learn how to recognize red flags, pause before acting, and report suspicious activity. This work is supported through close partnerships with local District Attorney offices, the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and the FBI Citizens Academy, as well as SDSCF’s active participation in the Elder Fraud Task Force, helping align education efforts across agencies and regions.

All events are free and open to seniors, caregivers, families, and community organizations. Senior centers, housing providers, faith communities, and civic groups interested in hosting an Elder Fraud Prevention session are encouraged to reach out.

To register for an event near you or request a hosted session, visit: https://sdscf.org/elder-fraud/

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