The Cumberland County Council on Older Adults is inviting senior residents and caregivers across Fayetteville and Cumberland County to attend the upcoming Scam Jam Prevention Program, a community event designed to strengthen awareness, confidence, and protection against financial fraud.
Scams: A Growing Threat to Older Adults
Financial scams targeting older adults have become a growing national concern. The Federal Trade Commission reports that Americans age 60 and older lose billions of dollars each year to fraud schemes that often exploit trust, isolation, or unfamiliarity with new technology…