Amid a wave of real estate fraud schemes targeting older adults, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office hosted a workshop this week aimed at helping residents identify and prevent these crimes.
Led by Supervising Deputy District Attorney Dana Filkowski, the event took place on Wednesday in collaboration with the Family Justice Center as part of a series of outreach efforts marking Elder Abuse Awareness Month, to help families affected by elder abuse and other crimes.
The workshop was packed with various members of the community, including attorneys, real estate and financial professionals, social workers, and older residents themselves. Filkowski and the Family Justice Center sought to equip them with tools to understand and prevent elder financial abuse…