Medicare Fraud Prevention Week Webinars

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week begins on June 8. In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) will host a national webinar series focused on increasing awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and advancing coordinated responses to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The series will explore the evolving landscape of fraud and scams, provide guidance on recognizing warning signs and protecting oneself, and highlight community- and facility-based resources available to support individuals who have experienced maltreatment.

Thursday, June 4, 2:00 p.m. ET
Shielding Seniors From Scams: Awareness, Prevention, and Resources 

Hear an overview of common scams targeting older adults and practical tips for seniors, caregivers, and community members to recognize, prevent, and report fraud. Participants will learn key warning signs, simple protection strategies, and trusted resources to help keep seniors informed and safe. Following this high level discussion, we will zoom in on best practices for protecting your personal data while using Social Security’s digital resources.  We will also share expert tips for how to safely and efficiently manage your information by creating your own my Social Security account. Empower yourself to take charge of your online security and make informed decisions with confidence.

Agency: Social Security Administration (SSA) and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

Link to Join
Meeting ID: 289 075 522 421 566
Passcode: Uf9QQ92c

Tuesday, June 30, 2:00 p.m. ET
Money Smart for Older Adults Fraud Prevention Webinar

A national webinar on the FDIC financial education curriculum, Money Smart for Older Adults (MSOA). The MSOA program raises awareness among older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent fraud, scams, and elder financial exploitation. Webinar participants will also hear from the SEC about approaches to prevent investment scams.

Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Securities and Exchange Commission

The link (coming soon) for this and additional webinars can be found on the EJCC event page.