Elder Fraud Training
Elder Fraud Training Resources
The problem of frauds and scams has grown to a multi-billion dollar problem in the United States. Likely you, or someone you know, has been negatively impacted by this. The FBI reports that the average loss per reported incident is now over $38,000. The elderly are frequently targeted.
We have developed a free self-paced online training module that requires no registration and no email. We just want you and your family to be safe.
If you would like us to present to your church family, civic club, or seniors organization, please contact us. The run-of-show for the seminar can be downloaded below. You can use this same run-of-show to organize your own seminar.
Instructions for holding your own elder fraud seminar are shown below. Here are a number of free resources for you.
Elder Fraud Awareness Test
Find out how savvy you are regarding elder fraud.
Elder Fraud Awareness Test
Tips Regarding Elder Fraud
Here is a handy tip sheet you can download, print, and share.
Elder Fraud Tip Sheet
Find out how savvy you are regarding elder fraud.
Elder Fraud Awareness Test
Tips Regarding Elder Fraud
Here is a handy tip sheet you can download, print, and share.
Elder Fraud Tip Sheet
Elder Fraud Training Flyer
Here is a flyer you can download and share with others.
Elder Fraud Training Flyer
Here is a flyer you can download and share with others.
Elder Fraud Training Flyer
An open letter to adult children of elderly parents
If you have elderly parents, this letter shares some additional perspective.
An open letter to those serving as shepherds in the church
This letter provides additional information and clarification for shepherds.
Frauds and Scams included in the training
Grandparent scam
While new frauds and scams are constantly being developed, these are the scenarios currently included in the training module. We also include training to help you spot the common patterns in these scams, so that you learn to recognize any scam.
Grandparent scam
Romance scam
Celebrity scam
Fake Recovery scam
Tech Support scam
Fake Purchase scam
Identity Theft scam
Arrest Warrant scam
IRS scam
Lottery scam
Piano scam
Bank Security scam
Implied Trust scam
Home Repair scam
Fake Services scam
World Events scam
Baby Formula and Diapers scam
Investment scam
Special Topics included in the training
There are a number of related topics that we have added to our training module. These link to specific information provided by the FBI and other sources.
There are a number of related topics that we have added to our training module. These link to specific information provided by the FBI and other sources.
Sextortion
Financially Motivated Sextortion
Violent Networks and Children
Account Takeover Fraud
Gold Courier Scams
Government Impersonation scams
Investment Club scams
Human Trafficking Scam Camps
Use of AI in Financial Fraud
Use of AI in Virtual Kidnappings
Gen Threat Reports
Email Phishing Social Engineering Red Flags
20 Ways to Block Mobile Attacks
How to create a safer dating profile
Recovery and Support: FightCybercrime.org
Recovery and Support: AARP Fraud Victim Support Group
Recovery and Support: AARS: Advocating Against Romance Scammers
How to hold your own Elder Fraud seminar
We have designed the Elder Fraud training module so that it can be used by individuals or presented in a group setting. This is ideal for holding your own Elder Fraud seminar for your community. More suggestions on using the training in a group setting are found in the User Guide available from the Menu in the module.
- Pray for God's blessings on your efforts.
- Use the Run-of-Show above to plan the material you will present.
- Use a projector or large screen TV monitor to show the training module to the audience.
- Ask the audience how they would respond to each scenario, then watch the scenario videos together.
- Plan time for a break.
- Allow time for questions and answers.
- Ensure you share the Final Notes and How to Report Elder Fraud videos.
- Provide the Elder Fraud Tip Sheet as a handout to the audience.
- You may want to discuss one or more of the Special Topics available from the Learning and Resources page in the module.
- Ensure the audience knows how to access the training module themselves at seekgrowservelove.org/eftraining.
- Contact us with any questions.
Knowledge assessment and certificate
Our "Recognizing and Responding to Elder Fraud" training module now includes an optional 50-question Knowledge Assessment. This is useful as a final learning tool when you have completed the module. When you score above 80% on the Knowledge Assessment, you can download a Certificate of Completion.
The knowledge assessment is available from the Menu in the training module. Questions and answers are based on material presented and referenced in the training module. We encourage you to complete the Knowledge Assessment and get your friends to do the same! While successfully completing the Knowledge Assessment does not guarantee protection from all scams, it does show that you have taken significant steps to help protect yourself and others.
A special note to parents and grandparents
There is a significant increase in fraud and attacks against those age 17 years and younger, as reported by the FBI. Our Elder Fraud training module now includes a section called Special Topics, which can be accessed from the Learning and Resources page in the module. These Special Topics link to FBI reports and other resources. We encourage you to visit and read the reports on the topics of Sextortion, Financially Motivated Sextortion, and Violent Networks and Children. Malicious and dangerous individuals and groups are targeting children.
Learn how malicious individuals might approach your children or grandchildren. Understand visible and behavioral indications that a child is being targeted or influenced by these individuals or groups. These FBI reports also include guidance to share with children so that they know how to be safe. It could be that you, as a trained and knowledgeable parent or grandparent, will make all the difference in the lives of your children and grandchildren.