Older Americans are attractive targets for fraudsters, because some older Americans have wealth. U.S. households aged 65 and over had a net worth of...
Thank you for that introduction, and thanks for having me. I’m delighted to be here to spend time with such a distinguished group of experts and leaders in financial and economic policy.
Remarks of Nora Dowd Eisenhower Assistant Director, Office for Older Americans Press call on GLBA Interagency Guidance Washington, D.C. Sept. 24, 2013 I am...
Learn ways to protect your friends and family from scams this holiday season, even though you may be apart.
The advisory committees will meet and discuss broad policy matters related to the Bureau’s Unified Regulatory Agenda and general scope of authority; including discussions on recent Bureau initiatives and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumers and financial markets.
Download our new mail fraud placemat to give you, or a loved one, helpful reminders of common warning signs of mail fraud.
During Older Americans Month, the CFPB and FTC are partnering together to educate older adults and their families on what to do and where to report scams and fraud.
The CFPB is releasing tips and a new, free educational placemat, for download or bulk order, on romance scams for older adults.
Greetings. I'm Skip Humphrey, and I'm excited to begin work at the Bureau as the head of the Office of Older Americans. I grew up in a household where it...
Romance scams can happen to anyone, including those who are looking for connection during the pandemic. Learn how to spot, avoid, and report dating scams, online dating scams, or other romance scams.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn three ways to protect yourself and your loved ones online.
Losing money or property to scams and fraud can be devastating. Our resources can help you prevent, recognize, and report scams and fraud.
The Bureau’s Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans and FTC are sharing information about a new law that allows financial caregivers to request a credit freeze for a loved one whose money they’re managing.
The Bureau is releasing tips and a new, free educational placemat, for download or bulk order, on Medicare ID fraud.
The CFPB is releasing a new educational placemat on fake charity scams.
As a result of the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers may be targeting older homeowners through reverse mortgage schemes. Learn how to spot and avoid these reverse mortgage scams.
Download fraud prevention handouts and activity sheets to help older adults during Older Americans Month and during the coronavirus pandemic.
We are alerting people of a scam where an imposter claims to be a CFPB employee. We also have tips to help you avoid falling victim to imposter scams.
During the pandemic, we’re spending more time online, but be wary of scammers offering phony tech support. See tips from the CFPB on how to spot, avoid, and report a scam.
Information on how financial products are being marketed to older consumers using the age in place trend.
