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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, the Department of Banking reminds financial professionals and the public throughout Connecticut to be on the lookout for elder financial abuse involving your customers, members or clients.  Research shows that seniors lose over $36 billion each year to financial abuse and exploitation. Education and awareness are the key to helping our seniors avoid becoming victims.

Schedule a Senior$afe Training Financial and investment professionals are encouraged to contact the Department of Banking to request a Senior$afe presentation on how to spot and report suspected senior financial exploitation. Presenters will share red flags and provide information on how to report suspected cases of financial abuse. Please contact  Kathleen Titsworth , Outreach Coordinator, at kathleen.titsworth@ct.gov , or by calling 860-240-8176, if you are interested in scheduling a Senior$afe training session at your firm or financial institution.

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