Protect Week and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

WEAAD Events:

Financial fraud costs older adults almost $3 billion a year. It can be hard to recognize as it comes in many forms. Scammers typically pretending to be someone they're not use the phone, email, online, and mail platforms to target older adults. Unfortunately, even more, money is lost to exploiters who are family, friends or caregivers. It's important to take time to learn how to spot, stop, and report financial abuse of older adults.

To assist Marylanders in identifying and combating fraud, AARP Maryland, the Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Comptroller, CCCSMD (Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Maryland), the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation from the Maryland Department of Labor, and a coalition of consumer protection groups host an annual statewide public awareness campaign during PROTECT Week (Protecting Older Americans from Financial Exploitation), June 10-17, 20​24.​