SAINT PAUL – The Minnesota Commerce Department is
convening a series of free public forums to provide information for older
Minnesotans and their family caregivers on how to protect themselves and their
money from common scams and fraud.
Older adults are often targeted for financial
exploitation. It is estimated that one out of every five persons over the age
of 65 has been victimized by a financial swindle, with older Americans
defrauded out of nearly $3 billion each year. The threat of senior financial
fraud is expected to grow as the senior population itself grows.
To provide older Minnesotans and their loved ones with
the knowledge and tools to stop fraud before it starts, the Commerce Department
is working with law enforcement, social service agencies and groups such as
AARP Minnesota, Minnesota Elder Justice Center and Senior LinkAge Line
(Minnesota Board on Aging).
A free copy of the Commerce Department’s financial fraud
prevention toolkit can be requested by email at consumer.protection@state.mn.us
or by phone at 800-657-3602. It is also available on the Commerce Department website (mn.gov/commerce).
Senior Fraud Prevention Events
Monday, December 4, 11:00 a.m. Hennepin County
Library-Edina 5280 Grandview Square, Edina
Tuesday, December 5, 9:30 a.m. Cora McCorvey
Center: Heritage Park, 1015 N. 4th St., Minneapolis
Thursday, December 7, 12:30 p.m. Rochester Public
Library, 101 2nd St. SE, Rochester
Friday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. Whitney Senior
Center, 1527 Northway Dr., St. Cloud
Tuesday, December 12, 11:00 a.m. Duluth Public
Library, 520 W. Superior, Duluth
Thursday, December 14, 2:00 p.m. Realife
Cooperative of Phalen Village, 1355 Phalen Blvd., St Paul
