NEW INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULT VICTIM-SURVIVORS OF FINANCIAL FRAUD - Symposium - Session 2115

Sep 28, 2026

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Financial fraud is a growing elder justice problem, with isolated older adults lacking financial or social safety nets experiencing the greatest harm. Victimization is frequently accompanied by deep shame, which can impede help-seeking and recognition of consequences. The symposium addresses limited evidence on effective protections and interventions for older adults, bringing together researchers and clinicians to share recent findings. Topics include SAFE financial coaching, evidence on temporary account holds, and online peer support for romance fraud recovery.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time3 min

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Symposium overview

SAFE financial empowerment program

Temporary financial account holds

Online peer support for romance fraud

Panel discussion on future research

FAQs

Why is financial fraud considered a major elder justice issue in this symposium?

Financial fraud is described as growing and especially harmful to isolated older adults who lack financial or social safety nets, leading to significant harm.

What is the SAFE program highlighted in the first presentation?

SAFE is a no-cost financial coaching and economic advocacy service focused on preventing financial exploitation and fraud among older adults, including literacy and scam-awareness education.

What intervention research topics are covered after SAFE?

The symposium includes research on the efficacy of temporary financial account holds to stop ongoing exploitation and the impact on victims’ financial autonomy, plus data on online peer support groups for emotional recovery in romance fraud.

Sep 28, 2026

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