Sending Money Digitally: Safety Tips for Older Adults
05/14/2025
Digital payment platforms have revolutionized how we pay back our friends and family and patronize small businesses. With peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms, you can now instantaneously send money if you forget your wallet. However, scammers often utilize these platforms to steal your money because they know once it is sent, it is almost impossible to get it back. Older adults are particularly susceptible to this type of fraud, so let's talk about how to use these P2P payment platforms safely.
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What is Elder Financial Exploitation and Abuse?
05/07/2025
Previously, we discussed resources for older adults who may be experiencing elder financial exploitation and abuse. In recognition of May being Older Americans Month, we want to expand on this topic and explain what is considered elder financial exploitation. It may not always be what you think!
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Shred-It Day Returns for 2025
04/30/2025
Every year The Savings Bank hosts Shred-It Day to encourage the community to safely dispose of their sensitive documents. Whether you are a Shred-It Day veteran, or this will be your first event, keep reading for details!
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Resources for Responding to Elder Abuse
04/23/2025
In a previous blog post, we discussed how to spot elder abuse. And while elder abuse can sometimes be hard to see, it can be harder to know who to call and what to do if you suspect you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has provided excellent resources and information just for this purpose.
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FBI Warns of Advanced Tech Support Scams
04/16/2025
While tech support scams are nothing new, the FBI is warning that they are becoming more sophisticated and include a network of criminals trying to steal your money. Unfortunately, these scammers are increasingly targeting seniors, and the FBI is investigating numerous cases across the United States.
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