Protecting Older Adults Against COVID-19 Related Scams and Obtaining Relief from Financial Distress

Event Description: 

NCLER is hosting a webinar focused on how to help older adults prevent COVID-19 related scams and alleviate financial distress. The webinar will present typical scams targeting older adults and discuss how to avoid them. Participants will learn about legal protections, resources for older adults, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's efforts to address fraud and provide information on recovering from financial distress.

Presenters:

  • Odette Williamson, National Consumer Law Center
  • Lisa Weintraub Schifferle, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

*Note: Due to the high volume of participants, computer audio will be the only option to listen to the presentation.

Dates: 
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
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NCLER
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