AGENCY TESTIMONY
Online resources and materials for elder fraud prevention
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The NYPD provides a variety of online resources and materials to educate the public about elder fraud and how to prevent it. These resources are designed to be accessible and informative for elderly community members and their families.
- The NYPD website features a dedicated section on crime prevention and safety tips
- Online materials include videos demonstrating how specific scams are perpetrated
- Informational flyers are available in multiple languages, identifying types of fraud and protection strategies
- The website allows users to find their local Older Adult Liaison for personalized support
Josh Levin
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We publish materials online.
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On the crime prevention and safety tips section of our website, which we've listed here for you in our testimony, and we've even attached some of these materials as an exhibit for your review.
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Also on that website, you can find out who your older adult liaison is.
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You can watch videos on how specific scams are perpetrated, and you can view our many informational flyers published in multiple languages which identify the types of frauds and how to protect yourself.
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Finally, those liaisons are there to provide support and guidance to victims of crime as they navigate the justice system.
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This type of affirmative outreach and information is critical because prevention is better than cure.
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Despite our outreach efforts, however, financial fraud still occurs.
